Description
Delightfully tangy and sweet cookies with a perfect balance of lemon zest and coconut flakes.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.