Lemon Coconut Drop Shortbread Cookies: Easy & Irresistibly Delicious
These Lemon Coconut Drop Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the zesty flavor of lemon with the rich taste of coconut for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the flour until just combined, then fold in the shredded coconut.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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