Zesty Coconut Lime Treats (Printable Version)
Bright citrus meets tropical coconut in these crowd-pleasing treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups plain flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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8 tbsp soft butter, unsalted
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup coconut flakes, sweetened
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup key lime juice
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1 lime zest, split in half
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2 tsp coconut extract
→ Coating
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1/2 cup icing sugar
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Blend the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and put it aside for now.
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Beat butter, sugar, and coconut with an electric mixer at medium speed until the mix gets fluffy and light.
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Drop in eggs one by one, stirring well each time. Pour in key lime juice, coconut extract, and half the lime zest. Give it a good mix at medium-high for 1 minute, making sure to scrape down the sides so everything gets mixed in.
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Turn the mixer down low and slowly add the dry stuff, mixing just until everything comes together.
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Stick the cookie dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes so it's not so sticky to work with.
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and put silicone liners or parchment on your baking sheets. Mix the icing sugar with the other half of lime zest in a small bowl.
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Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tbsp size) to make balls from the cold dough. Roll each one in the icing sugar and lime zest mix until they're totally covered.
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Put the cookies on your lined baking sheets with 2 inches between them. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they puff up, get firm around the edges, and start to flatten out.
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Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling off.
# Additional Notes:
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Want a stronger lime kick? Just toss an extra teaspoon of key lime zest into your dough.