Description
Lemon coconut cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with zesty brightness for a delightful dessert experience. Sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible, you’ll savor each crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth bite of these incredible treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (40 g) coconut flakes
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for non-stick cookie placement.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar until achieving a whipped, aerated consistency that appears pale and fluffy.
- Introduce egg, fragrant lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation and smooth texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough that maintains lightness and airiness.
- Delicately integrate coconut flakes throughout the cookie dough, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor and texture.
- Portion dough using a tablespoon, strategically placing cookie mounds approximately two inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Slide trays into preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheets, permitting them to set and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Customize texture by adjusting coconut flakes for crunchier or softer cookies.
- Transform into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour.
- Enhance zesty flavor by adding extra lemon zest or a splash of fresh lemon juice to intensify citrus notes.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg