Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies, a unique treat that combines a thick, chewy cookie with a creamy cheesecake frosting. Infused with zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, these cookies offer a refreshing twist on traditional desserts. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving something sweet for an afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to impress. With their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor, they become the star of any gathering.
- 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
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 110 g butter
- 1 large egg (59–60 g with shell)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 200 g cream cheese (cold)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75 g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp agave or honey
- 120 g heavy cream
- Poppy seeds for sprinkling on top
- Lemon slices for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cold cream cheese until creamy; add powdered sugar, agave (or honey), heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cooled completely, frost each cookie generously and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg