Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Coconut Lime Swig Cookies. These soft and zesty cookies are topped with a creamy coconut-lime frosting, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (solid)
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- zest of 1 lime (optional)
- shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together butter, sugars, and coconut oil. Add in coconut extract, lime zest, lime juice, and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and gradually mix into wet mixture until dough forms.
- Bake the cookies: Roll dough into balls, flatten with a glass, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat butter, sour cream, lime juice, and coconut extract. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cookies: Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Garnish with lime zest or shredded coconut if desired.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, mix shredded coconut into the dough.
- Store cookies in the fridge for firmer frosting or at room temperature for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
