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Coconut Key Lime Cookies Recipe

COCONUT KEY LIME CRINKLE COOKIES
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Bake divine Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies! Get chewy perfection with a zesty twist. Try this irresistible recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons key lime zest
  • ¼ cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • Key Lime Glaze:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional, for thinning)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  • In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated. Stir in the key lime zest, fresh key lime juice, and pure vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the unsweetened shredded coconut until it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Place ½ cup of granulated sugar and 2 cups of powdered sugar in two separate shallow bowls. Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each dough ball first in granulated sugar, then generously in the powdered sugar, ensuring it’s completely coated. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft. They will set up as they cool. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice, 1 teaspoon key lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until completely smooth. Start with 2 tablespoons of juice and add more gradually, a teaspoon at a time, until a smooth, pourable consistency is achieved. If too thick, add a few drops of milk or cream; if too thin, sift in a little more powdered sugar.
  • Once the Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies have cooled completely, artfully drizzle the Key Lime Glaze over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature until it turns opaque and firms up slightly. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Get ready to be transported to a tropical paradise with these incredible Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies! Imagine a soft, chewy cookie bursting with zesty key lime flavor, perfectly balanced by the sweet, aromatic chewiness of coconut, all dusted in a delightful powdered sugar “crinkle.” These cookies are a symphony of textures and tastes: a tender interior, lightly crisp edges, and that signature tangy-sweet coating that makes every bite an absolute dream. They’re not just cookies; they’re a sunny escape, a vibrant celebration of one of summer’s most iconic flavor pairings, perfect for brightening any day!

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