Description
Bright, tangy, and utterly indulgent, these Easy Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat with a chewy coconut cookie base, creamy cheesecake filling, and a zesty lemon drizzle. Perfect for dessert tables, snack time, or a sweet pick-me-up, they’re bursting with tropical flavor and irresistible texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cookie dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup lemon curd
- For the drizzle:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut and lemon zest until evenly incorporated.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a small spoonful of the cream cheese and lemon curd mixture in the center of each portion. Fold the dough around the filling, sealing it inside, and reshape into a round cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a drizzle. Drizzle over the cooled cookies, let set, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, use sweetened shredded coconut instead of unsweetened.
- Chilling the dough briefly can make it easier to work with, especially in warmer kitchens.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, coconut cheesecake cookies, lemon cheesecake cookies