Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies
Creamy, bright, and just a little tropical — these Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect balance of zesty lemon, fluffy cream cheese, and chewy coconut.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened based on preference
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 unit zest of 1 lemon finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Add in the cream cheese, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest; beat until well combined and smooth, about 1–2 minutes. The mixture should look glossy and slightly airy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula or mixing on low until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently with a spatula, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the coconut too much.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even color.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3–4 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious cookies with family and friends! Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg