Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies – Easy Dessert Recipe
These Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery cookie base with a tangy, creamy lemon coconut filling. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress with their bright flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
For the Lemon Coconut Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for added depth)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Base – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Step 2: Shape and Bake the Cookies – Form dough into balls, flatten, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Step 3: Make the Lemon Coconut Filling – Whisk eggs and sugar, add flour, baking powder, lemon juice, coconut, and vanilla. Combine well.
- Step 4: Cook the Lemon Filling – Cook the mixture in a saucepan until thickened. Let it cool.
- Step 5: Assemble the Cookies – Spoon filling between two cookies, sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Coconut Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Sandwich Cookies
