Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Topping:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully incorporated
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Topping:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth
Add the sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined
4. Assemble the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart
Using the back of a spoon or your thumb, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball
Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture
5.Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
6. Enjoy:
Once cooled, enjoy your lemon cheesecake cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Enjoy your baking!
