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Chewy Lime Sugar Cookies
4.5 from 228 votes

Chewy Lime Sugar Cookies

Chewy Lime Sugar Cookies combine the tangy brightness of lime zest and juice with the subtle crunch of toasted coconut inside a soft, chewy cookie. Rolled in sugar before baking, these cookies offer a lightly crisped outside with a tender center, making them a delightful balance of texture and citrus flavor. They are suited for those seeking a refreshing twist on classic sugar cookies, bringing in a tropical note with the coconut and lime pairing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • lime finely minced, zest of one large
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup toasted coconut unsweetened
  • ½ cup sugar for rolling cookies

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lime juice and lime zest.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients and toasted coconut.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
  8. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • Use freshly zested lime for the best citrus flavor.
  • Toasting the coconut beforehand brings out its nutty aroma and enhances taste.
  • Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes to firm up before moving to racks to avoid breakage.