
ππ₯₯ Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies ππΊ
These Hungarian-inspired Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy, and bursting with citrusy goodness! They combine the zesty freshness of lemon, the richness of cheesecake, and the sweet chewiness of coconutβa perfect treat for tea time or special occasions. βπͺβ¨
π Ingredients (Makes ~24 Cookies)
For the Cookie Dough:
π 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
π§ Β½ tsp baking powder
π§ ΒΌ tsp salt
π§ Β½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
π ΒΎ cup (150g) granulated sugar
π₯ 1 large egg
π 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
π 1 tsp lemon zest
π₯₯ Β½ cup (40g) shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
πΏ 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
π§ 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
π ΒΌ cup (30g) powdered sugar
πΏ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling:
π ΒΌ cup (30g) powdered sugar