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Lemon Cheesecake Cookies

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies

Description

Bright, creamy, and bursting with citrusy joy, Lemon Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect mashup of a soft sugar cookie and a tangy cheesecake bite. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, a fun and easy baking project, or a zesty twist on classic cookie recipes, this one is guaranteed to impress. These cookies offer the best of both worlds: a lightly crisp exterior coated in sugar, and a surprise creamy center that melts into each bite. Perfect for holiday trays, brunch spreads, or weekday snacks, they bring sunshine to every bite with their sweet-tart flavor and velvety texture.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (block style)
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small rounds, flatten slightly, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a frozen cheesecake center on top. Cover with another tablespoon of dough, seal the edges, and roll into a ball.
  7. Roll the cookie dough balls in extra granulated sugar.
  8. Chill shaped cookies for 15–20 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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