Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies Recipe
These Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies offer a delightful blend of tropical coconut flavor with a zesty key lime twist. Soft, chewy, and generously coated in powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for a refreshing treat that balances sweet and tangy notes in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 28 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (stirred, spooned, & leveled)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick, soft/room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp key lime zest
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- 1 tsp coconut extract
For Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside this dry mixture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the soft butter, granulated sugar, and shredded coconut together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This typically takes about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to achieve a smooth consistency. Incorporate the key lime zest, key lime juice, and coconut extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; the dough will be thick and slightly sticky — avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Using a #40 cookie scoop (approximately 1½ to 1¾ tablespoons), scoop dough balls and roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated. Place the coated dough balls around 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes, until they puff up and the edges feel firm to the touch. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft center.
- Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh key limes for zest and juice to maximize flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to cream properly with sugar.
- If you don’t have key limes, fresh lime zest and juice can be used as a substitute.
- Rolling the dough balls thoroughly in powdered sugar gives the cookies their characteristic crinkle appearance.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container or frozen for longer storage.
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