Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the shredded coconut evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg