Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

Unfortunately, I can't remember where this one came from either, but I remember making it for work and the ladies went nuts--coconuts--for these cookies!

 

Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

2 ¾ C. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

1 C. butter, softened

1 ½ C. white sugar

1 large egg

½ tsp. vanilla extract

Zest of 1 large lime

3 TB fresh lime juice

½ C. toasted coconut

½ C. white sugar for rolling cookies

Preheat oven to 350F.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.  In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder & salt; set aside.  Beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.  This will take a couple minutes.  Beat in the egg, vanilla, lime juice & zest.  Mix until combined.  Gradually add the dry ingredients & toasted coconut.  Don’t over mix.  Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of cookie dough into balls.  Place ½ C. sugar in a bowl or tray & roll cookie dough balls to coat.  Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 ½ inches apart.  Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.  The cookies will start to crack a little bit.  Let stand on cookie sheet 2 minutes, then move to cooling rack.  Makes about 3 dozen.