Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that captures the essence of a tropical getaway, look no further than these Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies. Bursting with zesty lemon and creamy coconut flavors, these cookies are not only easy to make but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress everyone from family members to guests at gatherings. Whether you bake them after a busy day or prep them ahead of time, these cookies promise a taste of paradise in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, combine the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. In another bowl, cream the cold butter until fluffy, then mix it with the dry ingredients.
- For the filling, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gently fold in lemon juice, shredded coconut, baking powder, and additional flour.
- Form small balls of cookie dough and press down slightly before adding a dollop of the filling on top. Cover with more dough.
- Bake until golden brown for about 12-15 minutes. Allow cooling on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg