Description
These Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy lemon, sweet white chocolate, and tropical coconut flavors. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) slightly chilled butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 teaspoon) coconut extract (can use vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about a whole lemon)
- 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
- 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup (45 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the cold butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add egg and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Beat in coconut extract, lemon juice, and zest.
- Slowly mix in flour, salt, soda, and powder, being careful not to over mix. Stop when there are still some flour remnants around the bowl.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and coconut.
- Scoop the dough into large balls. Use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop for uniform size.
- Place cookie dough balls on lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until light golden brown.
- Let the cookies sit on the pan after baking to finish cooking slightly in the middle.
Notes
- The butter and eggs should still be slightly chilled from the fridge. Let them sit out for about 15 minutes before starting.
- Using coconut extract gives a coconut flavor to the dough, but vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
- Measurements are given in both cups and grams for precision, especially with flour. Lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup if you don’t have a kitchen scale.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
