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Lemon Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Lemon Cheesecake Cookies Recipe


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4.6 from 12 reviews

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Zesty lemon cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with tangy brightness, creating a perfect dessert harmony. Dessert enthusiasts will savor these delightful treats that melt in your mouth with irresistible citrus charm.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened

Sugars and Sweeteners:

  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Flavor Enhancers and Binding Agents:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Craft the creamy cheesecake core by whisking cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until velvety. Chill the mixture in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes to achieve a firm consistency.
  2. In a spacious mixing vessel, whip butter and sugar until ethereally light. Incorporate egg, vanilla essence, and lemon zest, blending until uniformly smooth.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate container. Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, kneading until a tender dough emerges.
  4. Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and line baking trays with parchment. Extract approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough, gently flattening each portion.
  5. Position a modest dollop of chilled cheesecake filling at the center of each dough circle. Meticulously encase the filling, ensuring complete sealment by rolling into a perfect sphere.
  6. Arrange cookie spheres across the prepared baking sheet, maintaining roughly 2 inches between each.
  7. Roast for 10-12 minutes until edges solidify and surfaces slightly elevate. Prevent excessive baking to maintain cookie tenderness.
  8. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant, ethereal finish.

Notes

  • Chill the cheesecake filling thoroughly to ensure it stays intact when wrapping inside the cookie dough, preventing messy leaks during baking.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, easier mixing that creates a more uniform texture in both filling and cookie dough.
  • For gluten-free variations, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
  • Control portion sizes by using a small cookie scoop, which helps create consistent cookies and ensures even distribution of the cheesecake filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 93 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg