Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies + Video
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies are puffy, soft, and chewy with a hint of tangy lime and sweet coconut. An easy spring or summer dessert with a tropical flair.
Coconut and lime is a favorite combo of mine, especially come spring or summer. The fresh tropical combo is a fun cookie flavor.
Besides these new crinkle cookies, I’ve also used coconut and lime in these macaroons and these sugar cookies. It’s just so dang good.
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Coconut and lime also work great for frozen drinks, pull-apart bread, cake or cupcakes, pie, dessert bars, and even ice cream.
Literally, if you can think it, coconut and lime will probably be delicious in it. I’m sure there will be plenty more dessert combos to come on this blog with that tasty duo.
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies
These coconut key lime crinkle cookies are almost like a cross between a powdered sugar covered donut and a cookie. They are puffy, yet dense and chewy, and completely addicting.
I used key lime juice and zest to give these cookies a pop of citrus flavor. And sweetened shredded coconut and coconut extract give the cookies that sweet, nutty flavor.
If key limes aren’t in season or easy to find, regular limes will work great too. And if you must skip the fresh fruit, there is bottled Key Lime Juice, but believe me, the zest makes a difference.
If you’re a lover of coconut and lime, you should definitely try these coconut key lime crinkle cookies ASAP!
Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup (270 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon, & level)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, (1 stick) soft/room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp key lime zest
- ¼ cup (59 ml) key lime juice
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and shredded coconut until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the key lime zest, juice, and coconut extract. Mix to combine.
- On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a small cookie scoop (#40 scoop; about 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 Tbsp of dough), spoon the cookie dough into a ball and drop it into the powdered sugar. Roll it around until coated completely and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat process placing cookies about 2-inches apart.
- Bake at 350˚F for 9-11 minutes. Until cookies are puffy and the edges are firm to the touch. Cool several minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.
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It was good really, but we needed eggs
How long do these cookies keep in the refrigerator?
Thanks
I usually store them at room temperature for a few days, so I’m not sure how long they would last in the fridge. Maybe up to 5 days or so.
The lime flavour popped a bit more after a day in the fridge. I added green food colouring to the dough!
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience with the recipe Tanya!
I can not believe I have not left a comment. My bd doesn’t really like cookies but these ones are an exception. I have been baking these for his lunch for about 6months,he absolutely loves them. I do use only a half a cup of sugar to 3/4 a cup, I also kind of wing the lime zest( I use the zest from the limes I used for the lime juice sometimes more sometimes less)
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the recipe Crystal. Glad to hear you all are enjoying them so much!
I wanted a nice change from chocolate chip cookies and these were perfect! I loved them, Thanks for the recipe It will be a keeper for me!
Glad you enjoyed the cookies! Thanks for your comment!
Do these cookies freeze
The powdered sugar will dissolve into the cookie, but if you’re ok with that, then you can.