These are perfect little mouthfuls because of the zany flavor of the lime balanced against the coolness of the powdered sugar and the richness of the coconut.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus about 1/3 cup for coating the cookies
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two baking sheets with vegetable shortening or nonstick cooking spray, or line them with parchment paper.
In a food processor, process the coconut and lime zest until fine. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
Beat the 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, the butter, and oil in a medium bowl until very smooth. Beat in the egg yolks, lime juice, and lemon extract. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture until it comes together, then stir in the coconut and lime zest.
Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bottoms are moderately browned. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool. While the cookies are still warm, put the 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and roll them in the sugar to coat.
Makes about 40 cookies
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Submitted 12/24/05.
Source: from: "Desserts That Have Killed Better Men Than Me" by Jeremy Jackson
Submitted By: merstar unicorn
COCONUT-LIME COOLERS