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Exotic Coconut Lime Paradise Twists

Transport yourself straight to a tropical beach with these bright, zesty cookies that taste like vacation in every bite! The tangy lime paired with sweet coconut is so refreshing—it's like a piña colada cookie without the rum (though no judgment if you sneak a little into the frosting). These bea
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 3 limes
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice for glaze
  • ½ cup toasted coconut flakes for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lime zest, lime juice, and coconut extract.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  8. Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth and pourable.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
  10. Let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving or packaging.