Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies – Easy Dessert Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies, a heavenly dessert that combines zesty lemon flavors with sweet coconut in a delightful sandwich cookie. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for any occasion and will have your guests coming back for more!
- Author: Isla
- 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
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)
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Base – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Shape dough into balls, flatten, and bake.
- Step 2: Shape and Bake the Cookies – Form dough into balls, flatten, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Step 3: Make the Lemon Coconut Filling – Whisk eggs and sugar, add flour, baking powder, lemon juice, coconut, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Step 4: Cook the Lemon Filling – Cook the mixture in a saucepan until thickened. Let cool.
- Step 5: Assemble the Cookies – Spoon filling between cookies to make sandwiches. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Notes
- Chill the Filling: Let the lemon filling cool completely before assembling the cookies to prevent it from becoming runny.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: For a brighter, more intense flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
- Add Coconut on Top: Garnishing with extra coconut adds texture and enhances the tropical theme of the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Coconut, Cookies, Dessert, Easy Recipe