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Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies

Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies: A Zesty Delight

Enjoy the delightful taste of Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and creamy sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter slightly chilled
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract or vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice about half a fresh lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest zest a whole lemon
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine slightly chilled butter and granulated sugar, and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Add an egg, coconut extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture, and mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in white chocolate chips and sweetened shredded coconut using a spatula.
  6. Portion out dough balls (about 3 tablespoons each) on lined baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months for later enjoyment.

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