– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Creating delicious Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies is a breeze with these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and well-blended.
3. Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the mixture, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
4. Incorporate Egg and Flavors: Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
6. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If you’re using white chocolate chips, fold them in now.
7. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool On Wire Rack: Remove from the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies!
These concise steps ensure that your baking experience is seamless and enjoyable!