Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies – Easy Dessert Recipe
Welcome to a delightful treat that will whisk you away to tropical bliss: Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies! This easy dessert is bursting with zesty lemon and creamy coconut flavors, making it the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, celebrating a special moment, or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. With their visually appealing dusting of powdered sugar and shredded coconut topping, they not only taste divine but look stunning too!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the cookie dough, combine flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter in a mixing bowl. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this dough into the bottom of a greased baking sheet.
- For the filling, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually mix in fresh lemon juice and fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling over the cookie base and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow cooling completely before dusting with powdered sugar and adding extra shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg