Description
Delicious and refreshing cookies perfect for spring, combining the flavors of coconut and key lime.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, key lime juice, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more key lime juice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg