Description
Lemon poppy seed cheesecake cookies are a delicious treat combining creamy cheesecake flavor with the zest of lemon and the crunch of poppy seeds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These cookies pair well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon poppy seed cheesecake cookies