These creative cookies combine lemon poppy seed dough with a frozen lemon cheesecake filling, decorated to look like lemons with cream cheese frosting.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Frequently Asked Questions
Why freeze the cheesecake filling?
Freezing makes it easier to stuff inside cookies and helps prevent it from melting too quickly during baking.
Why is the dough thick and dry?
A thicker dough prevents spreading during baking, compensating for the moisture from the filling.
How should I measure the flour?
Use the spoon and level method or a kitchen scale to avoid compacted flour which can dry out cookies.
What piping tips should I use?
Use Wilton tip 6 for the lemon shapes and Wilton tip 65 for the leaves in the decoration.
Can I make these at high altitude?
Add an extra 2 tablespoons of flour when baking at high altitude.
