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Exotic Coconut Lime Paradise Twists

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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. Heat oven to 350°F; line sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs individually, mixing well after each; add lime zest, juice, and coconut extract.
  5. Gradually mix in flour just until combined; fold in shredded coconut.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on sheets.
  7. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges lightly golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes; transfer to rack.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar and lime juice into smooth, pourable glaze.
  9. Drizzle over cooled cookies; immediately add toasted coconut.
  10. Set glaze 15 minutes before serving or packing.