Description
Delightful lemon coconut cookies dance with zesty citrus and tropical sweetness, creating a perfect balance of tangy and rich flavors. Crumbly, buttery textures and bright notes will transport you to a sunny coastal paradise with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded coconut
Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the foundational mixture by vigorously whisking softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the texture becomes exceptionally smooth and voluminous, creating an airy base for the cookies.
- Introduce vibrant flavor profiles by gently incorporating the egg, finely grated lemon zest, and aromatic vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, ensuring thorough and even integration of these elements.
- Delicately fold the flour into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to preserve the dough’s delicate structure and prevent potential toughness.
- Gently fold shredded coconut into the cookie dough, distributing the tropical ingredient evenly throughout the mixture for consistent flavor and texture.
- Using a precision cookie scoop, deposit uniform dollops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing to accommodate natural spreading during baking.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), allowing the cookies to transform into golden-edged delicacies over 10-12 minutes of gentle baking.
- Remove the baking sheet and permit the cookies to rest for several minutes, enabling them to stabilize and develop structural integrity directly on the hot surface.
- Carefully transfer the cooled cookies to a wire rack, letting them reach complete room temperature before indulging in their lemony, coconut-infused delightfulness.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for optimal mixing and smooth cookie texture.
- Zest Technique: Gently grate lemon zest to capture bright, citrusy flavor without bitter white pith.
- Dough Handling: Mix dry ingredients gently to prevent tough cookies; stop stirring as soon as flour disappears.
- Spacing Is Key: Leave enough room between cookie dough drops to prevent merging during baking.
- Cooling Process: Let cookies rest briefly on baking sheet to stabilize structure before transferring to wire rack.
- Storage Tip: Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, enjoying within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg