Lemon Coconut Cookies
Brighten your dessert table with these irresistibly soft and chewy Lemon Coconut Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and tropical sweetness. Made with freshly grated lemon zest, a splash of lemon juice, and tender shredded coconut, these cookies strike the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by a hint of vanilla, they’re easy to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time. Deliciously golden on the edges and delightfully soft in the center, they’re perfect for afternoon tea, holiday cookie swaps, or as a light treat year-round. These cookies are a must-bake for coconut and citrus lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Fold in the shredded coconut using a spatula, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Lemon Coconut Cookies with a cup of tea, coffee, or lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.3 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.0 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*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.
