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**Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: A Sweet, Zesty Treat**
### **Why You’ll Love These Cookies**
If you’re a fan of cheesecake and love citrusy, tropical flavors, these cookies will quickly become a favorite. The cheesecake filling inside each cookie offers a soft, creamy texture that contrasts beautifully with the crispness of the cookie and the chewiness of the coconut. The addition of lemon brightens up the entire dessert, creating a sweet yet tangy flavor profile that’s refreshing and indulgent all at once.
For these Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies, you’ll need a handful of ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch:
#### For the Cookie Dough:
– **1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1/2 teaspoon baking soda**
– **1/4 teaspoon salt**
– **1/2 cup unsalted butter** (softened)
– **1/2 cup granulated sugar**
– **1/2 cup packed brown sugar**
– **1 large egg**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1 tablespoon lemon zest** (from about 1 lemon)
– **1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut**
For Topping:
– **1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut** (for rolling the cookies)