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Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies

Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies You'll Crave Daily

Delight in these Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies, featuring zesty lemon and creamy frosting for a dessert that’s irresistible.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 11 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for flavor depth.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Opt for organic lemons for better flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Ensure butter is melted and cooled to room temperature.
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Best if using pure extract.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Optional, can be replaced with sesame seeds.
  • 1 pinch salt Use kosher salt for better flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with stevia-powered sugar.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cool it to room temperature, which takes about 20 minutes.
  2. Mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and lemon zest in a bowl until combined.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Form 11 balls of dough on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 180ºC (355ºF). Bake cookie balls for 10-11 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Whip cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream together until stiff peaks form.
  8. Once cookies cool, pipe frosting onto each cookie and optionally garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Be sure to chill the dough for best results and watch the baking time to maintain soft centers.

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