Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies that combine the fresh citrus flavor of lemon with the richness of cream cheese frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special celebration or just a sweet treat for yourself.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 11 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 110 g butter
- 1 large egg (59–60 g with shell)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Frosting
- 200 g cream cheese cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 75 g powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon agave or honey
- 120 g heavy cream
- Poppy seeds for sprinkling on top (optional)
- Lemon slices for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES – Melt butter, mix with sugar and lemon zest, add egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, form cookies, chill, then bake.
- CHEESECAKE FROSTING – Whip cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, agave, and heavy cream until stiff peaks. Pipe frosting onto cookies, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and decorate with lemon zest or slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed, Cheesecake Cookies, Dessert Recipe
