Lemon Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
Easy lemon coconut thumbprint cookies are perfect for Easter and a twist on old-fashioned thumbprints with lemon curd and toasted coconut.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 egg white
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup canned lemon pie filling or homemade lemon curd
Instructions
- In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed, until just combined.
- Beat in the almond extract and salt. With the mixer running on low, slowly add in the flour, mixing just until the dough begins to come together.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface, then press and roll into a flat disk. Wrap with plastic and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat together the egg with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash. Sprinkle the coconut into a shallow bowl.
- Once the dough has chilled, divide and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip each ball into the egg wash, then roll it in the coconut flakes. Arrange the balls on ungreased baking sheets.
- With the top of your finger (a tube of lip balm works well also), press a light indentation into the top of each cookie. Drop a scant 1/2 teaspoon of lemon filling into each indentation.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cookie edges are set and the coconut is golden. Transfer to a baking sheet and let cool.
Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover thumbprint cookies may be kept in an airtight container for up to four days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 16)Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
