Five-Ingredient Coconut Lime Snowball Cookies

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Tender, melt-in-your-mouth coconut cookies with a bright lime twist, dusted in powdered sugar for a delicate finish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, layers unsalted butter, softened, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour 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 90 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: 14 min Serves 24 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp lime zest and 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut until evenly combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Step 5: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
  7. Step 7: Remove cookies from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat completely.
  8. Step 8: Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then roll again in powdered sugar before serving for an extra snowball effect.

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