Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Cookies combine creamy cheesecake flavor with a zesty lemon twist, making them a delightful and cozy treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (6 oz or 170 g) block-style cream cheese (cold)
- 3 Tablespoons (38 g) granulated white sugar
- ½ Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (265 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (for the cookie dough)
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the cold cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of granulated white sugar, and ½ tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a small bowl and set it aside to chill while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the 1 cup of granulated sugar, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of lemon zest until well combined. Add in the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Form the Cookies: Take a tablespoon of the chilled cookie dough, flatten it slightly in your hand, and place a small dollop of the cheesecake filling in the center. Encase the filling with the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Roll in Sugar: Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space in between for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious creations with a warm cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Make sure your egg and egg yolk are at room temperature for easy blending.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg