Zesty Coconut Lime Treats (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups regular flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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8 tbsp soft butter, unsalted
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup coconut flakes, sweetened
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup key lime juice
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1 lime zest, split in half
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2 tsp coconut extract
→ Coating
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1/2 cup sugar dust
# Steps to Follow:
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Stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Put it aside for now.
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With your electric mixer running at medium, whip the butter, sugar, and coconut until it's fluffy and pale.
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Drop in eggs one by one, blending thoroughly after each. Pour in the key lime juice, coconut extract, and half your lime zest. Whip it up for 1 minute on medium-high and scrape the sides so everything mixes evenly.
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Turn your mixer down low and slowly add the dry stuff, mixing just until it comes together.
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Stick the cookie dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes so it's not too sticky to work with.
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and put silicone mats or parchment on your baking sheets. Mix the sugar dust with the rest of your lime zest in a small bowl.
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Using a small scoop (about 1 1/2 tbsp), make balls from the cold dough. Roll each one in the sugar dust and lime zest mix until they're completely covered.
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Set the cookies on your prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 12–15 minutes until they puff up, get firm edges, and start to flatten out.
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Keep the cookies on the hot sheets for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
# Additional Tips:
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Want a stronger lime kick? Toss an extra teaspoon of key lime zest into your dough.