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Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies with a tangy lemon flavor, coconut shreds, and a creamy cheesecake filling.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until a dough forms.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Take small portions of dough, flatten them, add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling, and fold the dough over to seal.
  5. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Let cool before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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