Creating Tropical Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies is a fun and rewarding process. Follow these easy steps to achieve cookie perfection:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese into the mixture and beat until well combined and creamy.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

6. Blend Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips if using.

7. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll have a delicious batch of Tropical Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies ready to enjoy!