Coconut Lime Cookies
Coconut Lime Cookies feel a little like a bougie vacation for your mouth! They’re a buttery soft sugar cookie that is infused with coconut and topped with a tart lime glaze. I'm pretty sure they’re about to take you to paradise.
Servings: 20 large cookies
Ingredients
Coconut Sugar Cookie
- 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (173g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp coconut flavoring
- 2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Lime Glaze
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup (80g) powdered sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Line a cookie sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Using either a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes or until it is light in color and fluffy.3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (173g) granulated sugar
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the eggs and coconut flavoring and mix until incorporated.2 eggs, 2 tsp coconut flavoring
- Next, add in the flour and baking powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Portion out the dough into 3 Tbsp portions (a #24 scoop is perfect). Flatten just slightly with the palm of your hand prior to baking.
- Bake at 350° F (180°C) for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies no longer look wet and glossy. While the cookies are baking, make the icing.
- Make the icing by combining the butter and vegetable shortening until smooth.2 Tbsp butter, softened , 1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- Add the powdered sugar and just enough lime juice to form a thick frosting.3/4 cup (80g) powdered sugar, 2 limes, juiced
- Continue mixing, adding the remaining lime juice a little at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately spread the icing onto the hot cookies. Garnish with a little lime zest, if desired.
- Allow the cookies to cool and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
