Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon zest, creamy cheesecake filling, and buttery cookie dough. They are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Cookie Dough:
Cheesecake Filling:
Additional:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Make the filling: In a separate small bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press an indentation into the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and serve: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled, if desired.
Notes
- These cookies are best served chilled if you like a firmer cheesecake texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
