Description
Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with bright citrus flavor and tropical coconut sweetness. Combining fresh lemon juice and zest with shredded coconut, these cookies offer a perfect balance of tanginess and chewiness, making them irresistible bites of paradise perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative for vegan)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Add-ins
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted if extra crunch desired)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to create the perfect cookie texture.
- Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Lemon Zest: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and lemon zest to infuse the dough with vibrant citrus aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Coconut and Lemon Juice: Gently fold shredded coconut and fresh lemon juice into the dough, distributing evenly without breaking coconut texture.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls or using a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely, locking in moisture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor.
- Softened (not melted) butter ensures the best texture.
- Measure flour by spooning into measuring cup to avoid dense cookies.
- Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies and less spreading.
- Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn golden for chewy centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg