Description
Deliciously chewy cookies bursting with zesty lemon flavor and tropical coconut goodness, perfect for a quick dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Cream the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in another bowl until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed, then fold in the shredded coconut.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
These cookies are versatile; feel free to substitute other citrus flavors or add chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg