Description
These Tropical Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are a delightful blend of zesty lime and creamy coconut, perfect for any occasion. Each bite offers a soft, chewy texture with a crisp exterior, making them a tropical escape no matter the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 lime (zest divided)
- 2 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the butter, granulated sugar, and shredded coconut until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix in the key lime juice, coconut extract, and half of the lime zest. Beat for another minute until everything is well incorporated.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining powdered sugar and lime zest. Whisk them together until well blended.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the chilled cookie dough and roll each piece into a ball. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm to the touch and the cookies are slightly puffed.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Make sure your butter is properly softened for the best texture. Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies and avoid over-baking for a soft center.