Key Lime Coconut White Chocolate Cookies Recipe
These Key Lime Coconut White Chocolate Cookies combine the tangy freshness of key lime juice with the tropical sweetness of shredded coconut and creamy white chocolate chips. Soft and chewy, they offer a delightful balance of citrus and coconut flavors, perfect for a unique twist on classic cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened based on preference)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the key lime juice to the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. The dough might be slightly sticky due to the liquid content.
- Add White Chocolate: Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every cookie has a burst of sweetness.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden and the centers appear soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set up and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, zest some key limes and add about 1 teaspoon to the dough along with the juice.
- Using sweetened shredded coconut will enhance sweetness, but unsweetened works well too for a less sugary cookie.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping into cookies to prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Keywords: Key Lime Cookies, Coconut Cookies, White Chocolate Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Soft Cookies, Tropical Flavor
