Lemon Coconut Cookies
Lemon Coconut Cookies are a delicious taste of spring. Perfect for pairing with tea, they are a light and delicious treat made with a traditional cookie recipe.
Servings 3 dozen
Calories 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of butter slightly melted
- 1 & ½ cups of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut flakes
- ½ cup coconut sugar for garnish can use regular sugar here
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slightly melt the butter and add sugar, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix well.
- Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour and coconut on top of wet ingredients. Mix well, just until combined.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out the cookie dough. Form into a ball and just press tops into a little coconut or regular sugar. (This is optional)
- Place on ungreased baking sheet or baking mat. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes
Nutrition(All values are estimates only)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g