Description
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are a delightful tropical treat that combines the zesty flavor of key limes with the sweetness of coconut, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie with a crinkled appearance.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and key lime zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them back on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are crinkled.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, try adding a few chopped macadamia nuts to the dough.
- You can substitute the key lime juice and zest with regular lime for a different flavor profile.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg