Five-Ingredient Coconut Lime Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies made with just five ingredients, featuring bright lime zest and tropical coconut for a simple yet flavorful treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsalted butter, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tsp lime zest until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
  5. Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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