Coconut Cookies with Vanilla & Lime
These Coconut Cookies with Vanilla & Lime are a tropical delight! Sweet, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they're perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 125 g soft butter at room temperature
- 90 g brown sugar or coconut sugar for a different flavor
- 2 units eggs binding agent
- 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor
- 2-3 units limes grated rind
- 200 g all-purpose flour base of cookie dough
- 50 g coconut flakes for flavor and texture
- 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the soft butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the grated lime rind to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, coconut flakes, and pinch of salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Notes
- These cookies freeze beautifully; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and use plant-based butter.
- Try adding chopped macadamia nuts or white chocolate chips for extra flavor.