Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies & Watermelon Sparkling

Fred recommends that you try these Coconut Key Lime Crinkle Cookies paired with our Watermelon Sparkling wine! Weibel’s Watermelon Sparkling is a limited release, so stop in the tasting room to get it while you can!

Recipe Courtesy of: AS EASY AS APPLE PIE Servings: 25 These coconut key lime crinkle cookies are soft inside and slightly crunchy outside, with the perfect kick of lime and a hint of coconut.

INGREDIENTS

• 80 grams (2.8 ounces) butter at room temperature

• the zest of 1 key lime

• 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar

• 1 egg

• the juice of 2 key limes (2 tablespoons or 25 ml)

• 15 grams (2½ tablespoons) coconut flakes

• 8 grams (2 teaspoons) baking powder

• 220 grams (1¾ cup + 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour

• You will also need:

• powdered sugar

• granulated sugar

• white chocolate chips optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Work the zest into the sugar with the back of a spoon or with your fingers until the sugar is moist and fragrant.

2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar.

3. Add the egg, coconut flakes and key lime juice and mix until smooth.

4. Add the baking powder and flour, little at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. Form a ball, wrap it in cling film and chill it for 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F).

6. Take the dough out from the fridge and roll it into balls with your hands wet.

7. Roll the balls in granulated sugar first

8. and then in the icing sugar.

9. Place the coconut key lime crinkle cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper

10. and bake for 10 minutes.

11. When you take them out from the oven, place a chocolate chip on top, pressing gently while they are still hot.

12. Cool the coconut key lime crinkle cookies on the baking tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Enjoy!