The flavors in this cookie are delicious -- coconut, lime, white chocolate. And the coconut gives the cookies a chewy texture.
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp lime extract OR 2 tablespoons key lime juice (the extract will have stronger lime flavor)
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated key lime zest
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 10 oz package sweetened flaked coconut
To make cookie dough:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, lime extract (or lime juice) and vanilla. Cream for 2 minutes until fluffy and pale yellow in color.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lime zest.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed. Beat until the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
Mix in the white chocolate chips and coconut by hand. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
To bake:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or a silpat. Divide the dough using a 2 oz cookie scoop, leaving 3-inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 11 - 14 minutes until lightly browned on the edges.