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Lemon Cheesecake Cookies – Easy Tangy and Sweet Dessert Cookies

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Soft, buttery Lemon Cheesecake Cookies with a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, perfect for a tangy-sweet dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp (5 g) lemon zest

Lemon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp (5 g) lemon zest

Lemon Cookies

  • 1 3/4 cups (218 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tbsp (25 g) lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar and lemon zest until fluffy. Portion into 16 balls and freeze until firm.
  2. Prepare lemon sugar: Mix sugar with lemon zest. Set aside.
  3. Make cookie dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, add egg yolks, vanilla, lemon zest, then gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Assemble cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Chill dough 10–15 min. Scoop dough, flatten, place frozen cheesecake ball in center, wrap dough around filling, roll in lemon sugar.
  5. Bake: 6 cookies per sheet, 11–12 min until set. Cool 10 min on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure cheesecake filling is fully frozen to prevent leakage.
  • Use fresh lemon juice to intensify flavor if desired.
  • Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American