Description
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are puffy, soft, and chewy with a hint of tangy lime and sweet coconut.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cup (270 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon, & level)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup (113 g) butter, (1 stick) soft/room temperature
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (60 g) sweetened shredded coconut
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp key lime zest
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¼ cup (59 ml) key lime juice
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1 tsp coconut extract
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½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and shredded coconut until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the key lime zest, juice, and coconut extract. Mix to combine.
On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a small cookie scoop (#40 scoop; about 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 Tbsp of dough), spoon the cookie dough into a ball and drop it into the powdered sugar. Roll it around until coated completely and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat process placing cookies about 2-inches apart.
Bake at 350˚F for 9-11 minutes. Until cookies are puffy and the edges are firm to the touch. Cool several minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
se fresh key lime juice and zest for the best bright, tangy flavor. Bottled lime juice can work, but fresh makes a big difference.
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling to make it easier to handle and to help the cookies keep their shape.
For extra coconut flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut lightly before mixing it into the dough.
If you prefer a more intense lime taste, add a little lime extract along with the vanilla.
These cookies are best enjoyed the day they’re baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desssert
Nutrition
- Calories: 115kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies