Tropical Coconut Key Lime Crinkle (Printable)
Soft, chewy crinkles with key lime zest and shredded coconut, chilled for tender texture and a tropical finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons key lime zest or regular lime zest
10 - 1/3 cup key lime juice or regular lime juice
→ Mix-ins
11 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract, key lime zest, and key lime juice until well combined.
04 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no dry spots remain.
05 - Fold in sweetened shredded coconut evenly throughout the dough.
06 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and dough to firm.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Roll each into a ball, then coat generously with powdered sugar.
09 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and the tops show a crinkled appearance.
10 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every bite bursts with bright lime and sweet coconut—no trip to the islands required.
- The soft, chewy texture with irresistibly crinkled tops always draws happy requests for seconds.
02 -
- If you skip chilling the dough, the cookies will spread too thin and lose that soft, chewy center.
- Using fresh lime zest—not bottled juice—transforms the whole flavor, making each bite pop with brightness.
03 -
- Always use room temperature eggs and butter, or the dough wonA come together evenly.
- For dramatic crinkle lines, be generous with that final roll in powdered sugar.