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Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies

Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies That Burst with Flavor

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Delightful Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies filled with bright flavors, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter slightly chilled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract or vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from a whole lemon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut optional

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

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. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix on low speed until just combined. Stir in coconut extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
  5. Fold in white chocolate chips and shredded coconut using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop dough into balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place evenly on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center remains soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure butter and eggs are slightly chilled to maintain cookie shape.

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