Description
Delight your taste buds with the perfect blend of zest and sweetness by making our Lemon Coconut Cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Start your cookie-making adventure by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up a breeze.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk, cream them together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into your dough, making the cookies tender.
- Next, add in the egg, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to your creamed mixture. Beat everything together until well combined. The fresh lemon juice and zest are key players here, adding zest and a fragrant aroma.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that your leavening agent is evenly distributed throughout the flour, which is essential for the cookies to rise properly. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Now it’s time to fold in the sweetened shredded coconut. Stir gently until the coconut is evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding an extra layer of sweetness and texture.
- Using rounded tablespoons of dough, drop them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure that your butter is at room temperature for optimum creaming. Don’t skip the parchment paper; it keeps the cookies from sticking and simplifies clean-up. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 per cookie
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Protein: 1 g