coconut-lime shortbread cookies
February 2nd, 2010
I kind of have an obsession with limes. Love them in my food. Love them in my water (yes – some like lemons, I like limes). And now…love them in my cookies!!
Holy cow. Was introduced to these cookies by a friend’s mom a few months ago, and immediately went home to try and research a similar recipe. But unfortunately…nada.
So when we crossed paths again this week, I was stoked to come home with a copy of the recipe! Made them the next day, and fell in love once again. They are such a delight!!! Light. Buttery. Coconut-y. And lime-a-licious. :)
Look out. These ones definitely are addictive!
Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies
(From a friend)
Ingredients:
Cookie Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. lime peel
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
Lime Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. lime peel
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. water
Method:
To Make Cookies:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, combine coconut, sugar, 2 tablespoons lime peel, and the vanilla. Cover and process until coconut is finely chopped. Add flour; cover and process for one or two pulses until combined. Add butter; cover and process until mixture starts to cling. Transfer to a very large bowl (dough will appear dry). Knead dough until smooth. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half. (***See tip below if too dry.***)
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to about 1/4″ thickness. Using desired 1.5″ to 2″ cookie cutters, cut out dough. Place cutouts 1″ apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or just until bottoms start to brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Repeat with the remaining dough portion. If desired spread tops of cookies with the lime glaze and sprinkle with additional lime peel.
To Make Lime Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lime peel, and lime juice until combined. Add in the two or three tablespoons of water, and whisk until it reaches a good consistency for spreading.
Ali’s Tip:
The dough for these should be pretty dry, but still wet enough to hold together when rolled out. If yours is by chance a little too dry, add in a half teaspoon or so of water or…even better…lime juice!
My mouth is watering for these cookies. I LOVE lime too!
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yum! I think I might be making these this weekend….. btw, sweetened or unsweetened toasted coconut? does it matter?
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Yum! What a great alternative to the usual chocolate chip.
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ohhhhh baby!!! ♥
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Coconut and lime is a killer combo. These look delicious!
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These are absolutely perfect looking. They look like they came out of some kind of amazing package!
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Saw these on Tastespotting! These look AMAZING!!!
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They look delicious! Have you tried substituting your coconut base with any other ingredients?
I’ve been baking lots of almond shortbread lately and everyone seems to love the recipe – http://bit.ly/98ujKW
Jess from Tate & Lyle
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I’m making these for my husband’s work. What a great recipe. Thank-you for sharing!
Laura
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Oooh. I love lime too. I’ve gotten hooked on chili lime popcorn, but I love it in anything. Your cookies sound yummy.
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If you like lime, you might very well enjoy lime poundcake. I use the Joy of Cooking (new edition) recipe only instead of lemon/orange zest, I use all the lime zest you can get from one lime. It is delightful.
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Ok now yu have just pushed my massive coconut craving thru the roof. Recipes like this make me miss my citrus trees…
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these look beautiful and sound delicious!
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i can totally imagine them in my mouth:) mmmmm. citrus love!
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Made these this weekend. My dough was really crumbly, so I formed it into a log, froze it. Then I just sliced the cookies to bake. Not that pretty, but they tasted great.
Also in the glaze I used no water, just lime juice. Very tangy.
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Ihave to make these!! YUM!! Love coconut and lime.
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I currently live in Denver and have
tried multiple cookie recipes but the
cookie dough always comes out too
dry and crumbly to where I have to
throw the dough away. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Loved this enough to add it to my blog! (with a link right back here to YOU!)http://mybigredshoe.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/caution-falling-coconuts/ Thanks!
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