Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Sweet Treats at Home
A delightful combination of lemon and poppy seeds in a creamy cheesecake cookie.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Stir in poppy seeds.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies