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Coconut Cheesecake Cookies


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors nestled within a soft, chewy cookie enriched with coconut and lemon curd.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon curd until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, shredded coconut, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Drizzle with additional lemon curd if desired and enjoy.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature, and don’t overmix the dough.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg