Description
Bright, tangy, and chewy—these Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies bring a tropical twist to your cookie tray. With key lime zest, coconut flakes, and a crinkly powdered sugar finish, they’re a refreshing treat perfect for spring or summer.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp key lime zest
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional Add-Ons:
- White or dark chocolate chips
- Chopped macadamia nuts or pecans
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour
- Plant-based butter for a dairy-free version
- Unsweetened coconut flakes with slight sugar adjustment
- Regular lime juice if key limes aren’t available
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and shredded coconut in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in key lime zest, key lime juice, and coconut extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated. Place on baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, until cookies are puffy and edges are set. Do not overbake.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store: Once completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, add a few drops of lime extract.
- Refrigerate dough for 15–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: undefined
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