Key Lime Cookies

Key Lime Cookies

Ingredients:

Key Lime cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp lime extract
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1½ tbsp lime zest
• Few drops of neon green gel food coloring
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup additional granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough balls)

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lime extract, lime juice, lime zest, gel coloring until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda.
• Dump this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
• Scoop out small portions of the dough and shape them into balls. Roll them in a plate filled with granulated sugar. Place them on a cookie tray, lined with parchment paper and chill the tray for 15-20 minutes.
• Then, bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the edges are firm and golden brown.
• Allow these cookies to cool down and enjoy!

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