Coconut Lime Crinkle Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine tropical flavors of coconut and lime, offering a chewy texture and refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add lime zest and juice.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough well and ensure butter is soft but not melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg