These island inspired Key Lime Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies are to die for. They're crisp and buttery with a pop of lime zest and a pleasant chewy texture thanks to shredded coconut. The addition of creamy white chocolate chips is the crowning touch. They're a year-round bite of sunshine that'll never last long in your cookie jar.
Key Lime Coconut Cookies for Any Time of Year
I love making cookie dough in advance and baking fresh cookies when we're ready for them. I'm a kid at heart when it comes to cookies, I find them simply irresistible. To me, warm cookies are one of those small indulgences that make life sweet. My love of cookies has been a sweet spot for my boys who never had to ask if they could have some. My philosophy is, why let the Grandparents have all the fun? Get the family in the kitchen and it becomes and group effort with memories in the making.
Helpful Tips for Making Key Lime Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies
The flavor of these key lime beauties is like enjoying a trip to the Florida Keys without leaving home.
- Take the time to allow the butter to soften so that it will incorporate evenly with the butter.
- This key lime coconut cookie dough keeps well chilled when starting with the freshest of dairy products. You can store it up to one week in the fridge.
- When making in advance, be certain that it's kept tightly covered to keep moisture and air from changing the texture of the dough.
- From frozen, always thaw raw cookie dough in the refrigerator.
- You may also enjoy these recipes for Key Lime Tart, Key Lime Poke Cake and Key Lime Pie.
- Another key lime goodie to love is this irresistible Key Lime Fudge from Recipe Girl.
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Key Lime Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon lime extract or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
- 2 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 10 oz package sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, lime extract, and vanilla. Cream for 2 minutes until fluffy and pale yellow in color.
- Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in the lime zest.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed gradually add the dry ingredients. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed. Beat until the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
- Mix-in the white chocolate chips and coconut by hand. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or a silpat.
- Divide the dough using a 2 oz ice cream scoop, leaving 3-inches apart to allow for spreading. (A regular size ice cream scoop is 4 oz)
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
- Store tightly sealed at room temperature.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Frances
Loved this recipe, just wish the lime flavor was a bit stronger. Used fresh lime juice. Would it be stronger with key west lime juice in the bottle?
Melissa
If you want a more intense lime flavor use lime extract.
Diane
How many cookies is 1 serving?
Melissa
One cookie = one serving
Melissa
1 word. DELICIOUS. We devoured them. Your recipes are wonderful.
Melissa
Thank you so much!
Barbara
Absolutely love these. It’s a special occasion cookie and I’m planning to share on Mother’s Day tomorrow with friends. This is the second time I have made them. Thank you so much for sharing.
Melissa
Hi Barbara, that makes me happy. I'm so happy you love these, thanks!
Debby
My family loves these cookies.
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks!
Anthony
With the lime zest on top (in pictures) do you put that on as soon as they come out of the oven? It doesn't mention within recipe.
Melissa
The lime zest is a garnish, it's not necessary to do so at all, it's completely optional.
Pam Mosele
It doesn’t say .. do you drop or roll in a ball before baking ?
Melissa
From the recipe: "Divide the dough using a 2 oz ice cream scoop, leaving 3-inches apart to allow for spreading. (A regular size ice cream scoop is 4 oz)"
Carli
Hi there! Does it matter if your butter is salted or unsalted?
Melissa
Either will work, otherwise, I would specify.
Carli
Ok, thank you!!
Melissa
My pleasure, enjoy!
Carli
If I don’t have a stand mixer do you think I will have an issue making these?
Melissa
No problem at all, a hand mixer will work.
Mindy
you could also add a few drops of lime essential oil to enhance the lime flavor.
Kathleen
Loved the cookies! Great texture and wonderful flavor. We added lime frosting to half. Either way a winner! Thank you for sharing it. This is a fan favorite!
Melissa
I love the idea of a lime drizzle, thanks so much!
Sharron
These cookies were delicious! The only downfall for me was not much of a lime flavor. I used key lime juice- next time I may add more but very tasty nonetheless!!
Gay Bemoll
I want to make these cookies! I am not a big fan of coconut but do like the taste and texture much better toasted. Has that nutty flavor. Could toasted be used and if there is an issue during the chilling process could the toasted coconut be added just before baking?
Melissa
That's a great question, I make these cookie just as written. I would think lightly toasted may work however keep in mind, it will cook further while the cookie is baking.
stacey
have you tried making these GF? Any tips?
Melissa
I make this recipe just as written. If you try it, come back and comment with changes you made for gluten free.
Louise Longenecker
The title says Key Lime but the recipe calls for just lime juice. If I use real key lime, should I use the same amounts or is it more bitter?
Melissa
Use the same amount. The reason is, some people find it hard to locate key limes. please feel free to make these cookies with either.
Janet
Fabulous. So many compliments each time I make them.
Melissa
Thank you so much!
Linda Knaup
What do you think about using different flavors of pudding? Such as butterscotch
Melissa
There's no pudding in these cookies.
Annie
Hi there, hubby hates coconut can I just omit it or do I need to adjust other measurement ingredients in some way, would like to substitute walnuts or macadamia nuts.
Melissa
You can omit it but, it will change the texture. Adding nuts is fine, of course.