Soft Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies topped with creamy lime coconut frosting. A bright tropical dessert with chewy texture.

Scale

1 cup salted butter softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

3 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cornstarch

1/2 cup salted butter softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 tbsp lime juice

1/2 tsp coconut extract

2 tbsp milk

neon green food coloring optional

fresh lime slices for serving

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.

4. Add flour, baking powder and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.

5. Scoop dough and flatten gently.

6. Bake 9-11 minutes until centers puff and lose gloss.

7. Cool completely.

8. Cream butter for frosting.

9. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, coconut extract and milk.

10. Frost cookies and swirl food coloring.

11. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Store refrigerated 2-3 days.

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.

Do not overbake for chewy texture.