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Zesty Lemon Cheesecake Cookies that Delight Your Tastebuds

Delicious and tangy cookies that combine the flavors of lemon and cheesecake in a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the granulated sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough.
  • You can substitute the lemon juice and zest with lime for a different citrus twist.

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