Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies Recipe
These Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are a delightful tropical twist on a classic favorite. With a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, these soft and chewy cookies coated in powdered sugar will transport you to a sunny paradise with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour (stirred, spooned, & leveled)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp key lime zest
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) key lime juice
- 1 tsp coconut extract
Coating:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the Dough: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, and shredded coconut until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in key lime zest, juice, and coconut extract. Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Coat and Bake: Roll spoonfuls of dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and edges are set. Cool on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
- You can adjust the tanginess by adding more or less key lime juice.
- For a more intense coconut flavor, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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