Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies. Each thick, chewy cookie boasts a zesty lemon essence complemented by crunchy poppy seeds, all topped with a rich and creamy cheesecake frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it parties, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings at home. Their unique flavor profile and pleasing texture make them an irresistible treat that will impress anyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 110 g butter
- 1 large egg
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- For the cream cheese frosting: 200 g cream cheese, 75 g powdered sugar, 120 g heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla before gradually adding heavy cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg