Description
Delight your taste buds with these chewy and citrusy Lemon Coconut Cookies. Packed with zesty lemon flavor and sweet coconut, these cookies are perfect for a springtime treat or any time you’re craving a burst of sunshine in a bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemony flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
