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Ultimate Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies Recipe (Easy!)

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies

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Imagine biting into a cookie that delivers the perfect trifecta: the bright tang of fresh lemon, the tropical sweetness of coconut, and the luxurious creaminess of cheesecake—all in one incredible bite.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup lemon curd
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 34 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, lemon curd, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
  3. Make dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately, then add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in coconut and lemon zest.
  6. Scoop dough, create wells, add filling, and seal edges.
  7. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely, then glaze with lemon mixture.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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