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Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies

Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies to Brighten Your Day

Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies blend a soft texture with cheesecake frosting and zesty lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 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
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Opt for organic lemons
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for better flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds Can omit if allergic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
For the Cheesecake Frosting
  • 8 oz Cold Cream Cheese Full-fat version recommended
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with erythritol
  • 2 tbsp Agave/Honey Maple syrup is vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut cream works for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Butter - Melt the butter and cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Flavor Sugar - Zest lemons and combine with granulated sugar.
  3. Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients - Add butter, egg, and vanilla, then blend until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - Whisk together the dry ingredients and mix with wet ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Shape Cookies - Roll dough into balls and chill on a baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Preheat Oven - Set to 180ºC (355ºF).
  7. Step 7: Bake Cookies - Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Step 8: Cool Cookies - Allow cookies to cool for 3 minutes before moving to a rack.
  9. Step 9: Make Frosting - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, agave, and heavy cream until stiff peaks.
  10. Step 10: Frost Cookies - Pipe frosting onto each cookie and add poppy seeds and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, or frozen for later enjoyment.

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