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Coconut Lime Frosted Sugar Cookies

Coconut Lime Frosted Sugar Cookies- This soft and chewy cookie has a hint of coconut and lime flavor and is topped with a sweet coconut lime frosting. Perfect for summer!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Cookie:

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter soft
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons oil we like coconut or vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Frosting:

  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • cups powdered sugar
  • teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Instructions

Cookies

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment—or using a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer—combine the softened butter, oil, 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the sour cream, egg, lime zest, lime juice (about 3 tablespoons from 1 large lime), vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Stir just until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
  • Dip the bottom of a drinking glass in the remaining granulated sugar, then gently press each dough ball to about ½ inch thick.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned. The centers may look slightly underbaked—this is perfect for a soft cookie.
  • Remove the tray from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 2 minutes, or until smooth and well blended.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and coconut extract.
  • Whip the frosting for 1 to 2 minutes, or until light, creamy, and easy to spread.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting over the tops. Serve immediately or store as directed.