Lemon Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Easy Treat for Everyone
Enjoy the deliciousness of lemon cheesecake in a cookie form with these easy-to-make Lemon Cheesecake Cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Cookies