Description
Coconut Lime Summer Cookies are a tropical escape in every bite, combining the sweet creaminess of coconut with the zesty brightness of lime. Perfectly chewy and bursting with flavor, these cookies are ideal for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to whip up, they will impress friends and family alike, making every occasion feel like a mini-vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add lime zest and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the egg and lime juice until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg