Description
Lemon poppy seed cheesecake cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the crunch of poppy seeds and the creaminess of cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add sugar and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest.
- These cookies pair well with tea.
- 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: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon poppy seed cheesecake cookies