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Decadently Delicious: Semi-Healthy Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies You Need to Try

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These lemon coconut cheesecake cookies are chewy, creamy, and bursting with flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a slightly sticky dough.
  5. Fold in cream cheese and shredded coconut.
  6. Shape dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the egg with flaxseed meal.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg