Description

Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Cookies are bright, chewy, and bursting with tropical flavor. Combining fresh lemon zest and juice with creamy white chocolate and shredded coconut, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and tropical texture. Ideal for any occasion, they stay fresh and flavorful, offering a delightful treat with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut

Wet Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Add-ins

1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather and measure all ingredients precisely, especially fresh lemon zest and juice to ensure best flavor.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes, creating a tender and chewy base.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined and slightly fluffy to infuse a tangy flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, shredded coconut, and salt to evenly distribute rising agents and coconut.
Mix Dry into Wet: Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet batter, stirring gently until just combined to keep the cookies tender and avoid overmixing.
Fold in White Chocolate: Gently fold in white chocolate chips or chunks to ensure melty sweet pockets throughout.
Scoop and Bake: Drop dough by spoonfuls or using a cookie scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent crumbling and set perfectly.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest citrus flavor.
Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender.
Measure shredded coconut accurately to avoid drying out the dough.
Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
Check cookies early (around 9 minutes) as oven temperatures vary.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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