Lime Coconut Cookies

Emma Whitley
Emma fearlessly explores bold flavors and perfects her baking craft, sharing her delicious experiments with joy.
Updated: 8/12/2020

Basic Cookie Dough is transformed into an island dream.

Serves: 32 Save

Ingredients (5)

  • 2 cup Basic Cookie Dough
  • 6 tablespoon sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 4 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon water

Directions

  1. Shape 2 cups of Basic Cookie Dough into two 8-inch logs, roll in coconut and press coconut into dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 3 hours to overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
  3. Cut each log into 16 slices. Arrange 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until tops look done and coconut is golden brown. Let cool on cookie sheet 3 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire rack; let cool completely.
  4. Combine sugar, lime juice and water in medium bowl. Whisk well to combine. Drizzle over tops of cookies.