Description
These chewy coconut lime cookies take just 25 minutes from bowl to plate. Bright, tangy, and impossibly soft—perfect for a last-minute craving or party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Zest of 1 fresh lime
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut by hand with a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. Use fresh lime juice and zest for best flavor. For gluten-free option, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: coconut lime cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, 25 minute cookies, lime cookies, coconut cookies, weeknight baking