Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add cream cheese and mix until smooth; then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour mixed with baking powder until just combined.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg