Description
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are a delightful tropical treat, bursting with zesty lime and sweet coconut flavors. These cookies feature a soft and chewy interior with a sugary crinkle exterior, perfect for brightening up any occasion. Easy to make and visually appealing, they’re ideal for summer barbecues, tropical-themed parties, or simply indulging in a sweet escape at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lime juice, and zest to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Fold in the coconut flakes gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place them on baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding white chocolate chips or substituting lime with lemon. Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to achieve perfect crinkles.