Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

These creative cookies combine lemon poppy seed dough with a frozen lemon cheesecake filling, decorated to look like lemons with cream cheese frosting.

These lemon poppy seed cookies with their surprise cheesecake center bring such joy to every bite. After perfecting this recipe I’ve found the perfect balance of bright lemon zest crunchy poppy seeds and creamy filling. The way the citrus brightens up these soft buttery cookies makes them absolutely irresistible.

Simply Delightful

What makes these lemon poppy seed cookies so special is their perfect combination of textures and flavors. That moment when you bite into one and discover the creamy center is pure magic. My family starts hovering around the kitchen as soon as they smell that fresh lemon zest.

What You’ll Need

- Fresh lemons for that perfect zest.
- Quality cream cheese at room temperature.
- Fresh poppy seeds for the best crunch.

Real butter no substitutes.

Let’s Start Baking

Create the Center: Get that cheesecake filling just right.
Mix with Love: Combine those ingredients until perfectly balanced.
Time to Bake: Watch for those golden edges.
Add Some Beauty: Decorate if you’re feeling fancy.

Success Secrets

The key to perfect lemon poppy seed cookies lies in the details. Those room temperature ingredients make such a difference in texture and that frozen filling ensures it stays right where it belongs. Don’t rush the process good things take time.