Easy Lemon Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
A soft graham cracker cookie is topped with cheesecake frosting and lemon curd for the ultimate lemon dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Cooling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cookies
Graham Cracker Cookies
- 1 box vanilla cake mix {13.25 ounces}
- ¼ cup brown sugar {packed}
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter {melted}-I used salted butter
- 2 large eggs
Cheesecake Frosting
- 16 ounces cream cheese {softened}
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff {or marshmallow creme}
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Graham Cracker Cookies
In a medium bowl combine the vanilla cake mix, brown sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix using a hand held or stand mixer until you have a thick dough.
Use a large cookie scoop {or about 4 tablespoons} to measure out dough and form each dough mound into a large disc. Place 6 onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Continue until all of the dough is baked.
Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting or the cheesecake frosting will melt.
Soften your cream cheese for at least an hour for the smoothest frosting texture.
Adjust the lemon curd amount based on how much lemon flavor you prefer.
Chill before serving for the best flavor as these cookies taste even better cold.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg