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Lemon Coconut Cookies Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 16 large
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
North American
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 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.