Description
Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies offer a perfect blend of tangy lemon zest and sweet shredded coconut for a chewy, tropical treat. Quick to bake and made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are ideal for snacks, desserts, or gifting, delivering a refreshing yet comforting flavor that will become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
Sugars
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Zest and juice the lemons first to avoid muddled flavors later. Soften the butter to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps give your cookies a tender crumb and slight crispness on the edges.
- Mix in Egg, Lemon, and Vanilla: Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, ensuring the lemon flavor is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then scoop the dough into evenly sized balls. Place them on the sheet with enough space to spread, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This lets them set perfectly while still keeping their chewy texture.
Notes
- Always use freshly grated lemon zest for the most vibrant citrus flavor.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure even baking and consistent cookie size.
- Start checking cookies a minute or two before the timer ends to avoid overbaking.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes to help them firm up without losing softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, coconut cookies, chewy cookies, gluten-free cookies, tropical cookies, vegan option
