Deliciously Tangy Lemon Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

These lemon cheesecake cookies are the perfect combination of tangy lemon flavor and creamy cheesecake texture. They are soft, chewy, and oh-so-delicious. These cookies will be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat just for yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in lemon zest and lemon juice.
7. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet.
9. Make an indentation in each cookie and fill with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
11. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Enjoy these lemon cheesecake cookies as a sweet treat!

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