I kind of have an obsession with limes. Love them in my food. Love them in my water (yes – some like lemons, I like limes). And now…love them in my cookies!!

Holy cow. Was introduced to these cookies by a friend’s mom a few months ago, and immediately went home to try and research a similar recipe. But unfortunately…nada.

So when we crossed paths again this week, I was stoked to come home with a copy of the recipe! Made them the next day, and fell in love once again. They are such a delight!!! Light. Buttery. Coconut-y. And lime-a-licious. :)

Look out. These ones definitely are addictive!

Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies
(From a friend)

Ingredients:

Cookie Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. lime peel
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

Lime Glaze Ingredients:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. lime peel
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. water

Method:

To Make Cookies:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, combine coconut, sugar, 2 tablespoons lime peel, and the vanilla. Cover and process until coconut is finely chopped. Add flour; cover and process for one or two pulses until combined. Add butter; cover and process until mixture starts to cling. Transfer to a very large bowl (dough will appear dry). Knead dough until smooth. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half. (***See tip below if too dry.***)

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to about 1/4″ thickness. Using desired 1.5″ to 2″ cookie cutters, cut out dough. Place cutouts 1″ apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 15-17 minutes, or just until bottoms start to brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Repeat with the remaining dough portion. If desired spread tops of cookies with the lime glaze and sprinkle with additional lime peel.

To Make Lime Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lime peel, and lime juice until combined. Add in the two or three tablespoons of water, and whisk until it reaches a good consistency for spreading.

Ali’s Tip:

The dough for these should be pretty dry, but still wet enough to hold together when rolled out. If yours is by chance a little too dry, add in a half teaspoon or so of water or…even better…lime juice!