Need a little sunshine in your kitchen? Our Toasted Coconut Lime Cookies might just do the trick! Packed with the vibrant flavors of lime and the richness of toasted coconut, these cookies are like a short vacation on a sunny beach—no travel required.
Get a tropical taste at home with this Toasted Coconut Lime Cookies! Bright, zesty, and perfect for lifting your spirits!
Sometimes you need a bright pick-me-up like these coconut lime cookies. If you love the bright citrus flavors especially as an easy dessert you will love my easy Lemon Curd or No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie.
Ingredients Needed
- Sugar: For that sweet start.
- Coconut Oil (melted): Gives a silky texture.
- Lime Zest and Juice: For the zesty kick.
- Coconut Extract: Enhances the tropical flavor.
- Eggs: To bind it all together.
- Flour: The foundation of any cookie.
- Baking Powder: Helps them puff up.
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance the sweetness.
- Toasted Coconut: For that nutty finish.
Recipe Overview
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Mix sugar, melted coconut oil, lime zest and juice, coconut extract, and eggs until well combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and toasted coconut.
- Bake the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls on a baking sheet and bake until golden. Cool them down.
- Make the Lime Glaze: Combine powdered sugar with lime juice and zest, then thin it with milk for a pourable glaze. For a thicker glaze, skip the milk.
- Glaze and Finish: Dip each cookie’s top into the glaze, sprinkle with toasted coconut, and set to harden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Although I have never personally tried making these coconut cookies gluten free I believe it can be done. Just swap the regular flour with your favorite gluten-free blend. Note that the texture and flavor may be different than the original recipe.
How long do these cookies keep?
They’re best enjoyed within 3-4 days, stored in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
What’s the best way to toast coconut?
I prefer to toast coconut flakes on a baking sheet in the oven. Toast in a 350°F oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally for even browning and watch closely to ensure they don’t burn.
Toasted Coconut Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze
These Toasted Coconut Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze are packed with chewy toasted coconut and are topped with a tangy lime glaze. These cookies will make you feel like you're on a tropical express heading straight for a warm, sandy beach and beautiful ocean view.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup toasted coconut, separated 1/4 for topping
Lime Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, add sugar, melted coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, coconut extract, and eggs.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and toasted coconut.
- Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the middle of the cookie springs back and the bottoms begin to brown.
Lime Glaze
- Blend powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest together. Add milk and mix until blended.
- Dip top of cooled cookie into glaze then sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut.
Originally Published: 02.25.2017 Updated: 04.17.2024
These look so great! Yummmmmm. My sweet tooth thanks you.
Thanks, Suzanne!
These look like something my mom would absolutely love! I am saving this recipe so I can make these cookies for her the next time I see her 🙂
Thanks for the save. 🙂 I’d love to hear how your mom likes them.
These cookies look amazing. I love the flavor of coconut, and I bet it’s delicious when combined with lime. I can’t wait to bake up a batch (or two!) of these cookies soon.
Thanks Cait!
First things first, I hope everyone is feeling better at your house. Sending lots of well wishes your way! Second, these cookies are my kind of cookies! Lime and coconut are the perfect tropical combination. Would love to make these!
Thanks, Kim! The girls are finally on the mend. ChuChi’s o2 is great (just went to the doctor’s yesterday). They’re all coughing still but are much better overall.
Wow these look delicious, I’m definitely going to try making them!
Thanks Jessica!
I can imagine all the flavors mentioned in this recipe. These cookies with the taste of lemon and toasted coconut would be such a hit in my house. I am baking these over the weekend.
I love weekend baking. 🙂 I’d love to hear what your family thinks of them.
Looks so tasty and the videos makes it easy to create. The recipe is quite easy to follow and the video will make sure I get it right. Beautiful.
Thanks Ashvin! This is our first video… not perfect but a start. It was fun catching yummy food in a different way. Stay tuned for more to come. 🙂