Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies
Brighten your dessert table with these delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies! These cookies feature a perfect balance of zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, topped with a luscious cheesecake frosting that takes them to the next level. Ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in—these treats are not just delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With a prep time of only 25 minutes, you can quickly whip up these chewy bites of sunshine and enjoy their refreshing flavor anytime!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 110 g butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 200 g cream cheese
- 75 g powdered sugar
- 120 g heavy cream
- agave or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, agave or honey, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Frost each cookie generously once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg