Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling with lemon glaze.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg