Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of bright lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. These soft cookies are topped with a rich cheesecake frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. The refreshing citrus notes combined with the creamy texture create a mouthwatering experience that will leave your guests coming back for more. Easy to make and beautifully presented, these cookies are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 110 g butter
- 1 large egg
- 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
- optional: poppy seeds for sprinkling on top
- optional: lemon slices for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest 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, and poppy seeds. Gradually combine this mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cold cream cheese with powdered sugar and remaining vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cooled completely, frost generously and sprinkle with additional poppy seeds or garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg