Description
A delicious cookie that combines the flavors of lemon and poppy seeds in a cheesecake-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the poppy seeds.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookie