Key Lime and Coconut Cookies
Bright, zesty, and delightfully tropical, these Key Lime and Coconut Cookies are a refreshing twist on your favorite cookie recipes. Perfectly balanced with the tangy sweetness of fresh key lime zest and juice, these soft and chewy cookies get their tropical appeal from shredded sweetened coconut, creating a flavor profile that's both unique and irresistible. Optional white chocolate chips add an extra layer of creamy indulgence, making them a hit for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a taste of paradise. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make treats are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfectly golden on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth tender in the center. Store-bought cookies can’t compete! Don't forget to bake up a batch for your next dessert craving—they’re sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams shredded sweetened coconut
- 100 grams white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, key lime zest, and key lime juice until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded coconut and white chocolate chips (if using) using a spatula.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.4 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.5 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1475 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.6 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
