Description
Delightful cookies combining the tangy brightness of lemon with creamy cheesecake filling, perfect 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
- 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
- Combine the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and ½ tablespoon lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy, then refrigerate.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the melted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Roll the cookie into a ball, then coat it in additional granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, consider using lemon extract in addition to fresh zest and juice. Avoid over-baking to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg