Lemon Coconut Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Coconut Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 16 large
Ingredients: 1 1 cup softened butter; 1 ½ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 1 large egg; Zest from 1 lemon; ¼ ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; Optional: ¼ teaspoon lemon oil and a few drops of yellow food colouring; 2 ½ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ⅔ ⅔ cup fine coconut; ½ ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1 1 cup powdered sugar; ¼ ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings
16 large
Calories
304 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
North American

Lemon Coconut Cookies Recipe

Iris Warren

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Looking for sunshine in the form of cookies? These soft lemon coconut cookies answer the call. This recipe is for the citrus fans among us as the zesty tartness of lemon takes center stage, balanced by the naturally sweet and creamy undertone of coconut. It's the perfect flavor combo to brighten your day!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 cup softened butter
1 ½ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 1 large egg
Zest from 1 lemon
¼ ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice from 1 large lemon
Optional: ¼ teaspoon lemon oil and a few drops of yellow food colouring
2 ½ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ ⅔ cup fine coconut plus a little extra for garnish
½ ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ ½ teaspoon sea salt

The Glaze

1 1 cup powdered sugar
¼ ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 (or 4 if you have them) 11x13 inch baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice and, if using, the lemon oil and food coloring and beat to combine.
Add the flour, coconut, baking powder, and sea salt and beat until just combined.
Scoop cookie dough using a ¼ cup measuring cup or cookie scoop and roll them into a ball. Press down the tops so you have 3-inch rounds. Bake the cookies, 2 sheets at a time, for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly browned at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Once the cookies have cooled completely, pour the glaze over top and sprinkle with a little coconut.

Notes

If you only have 2 baking sheets, make sure the two coming out of the oven are completely cool before you put the rest of the cookie dough onto them. If you put cookie dough onto warm baking sheets your cookies will fall flat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 large cookie Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 372IU (7%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16large

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 large cookie
Calories	304kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	42mg	14%
Sodium	194mg	8%
Potassium	57mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	27g	54%
Vitamin A	372IU	7%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%