COCONUT KEY LIME THUMBPRINTS

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This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships in 2013. It's similar to a shortbread thumbprint cookie, but with lots more personality. -Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup Key lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
COOKIES:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
DRIZZLE:
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • For lime curd, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and lime juice until smooth. Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd; refrigerate until cold., Preheat oven to 400°. Cream butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extracts. Gradually beat in flour., In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Place coconut in a separate bowl. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Dip in egg whites, then roll in coconut, coating well. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the handle of a wooden spoon., Bake until edges are golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Reshape indentations as needed. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., To serve, fill each cookie with about 1-1/2 teaspoons curd. In a microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate leftover filled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Rajay 6
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These cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat. The coconut and key lime flavors are a perfect combination.


Nayem Haque
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Abdulahad sheikh
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


willem Goosen
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The key lime filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Biwas Rai
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me mix the ingredients and roll the dough.


Tahir Mehmood Ayaz
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Heer Sweeto
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I love the way the coconut and key lime flavors complement each other in these cookies.


Gladys Ayetary
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover key limes.


Amtiaz Khan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're a new favorite in our house.


Mary Wanja
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Isatou Baldeh
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Katie Vowell
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The coconut and key lime flavors really shine through.


Sheraz Mian
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tanuja Subedi
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I was looking for a new thumbprint cookie recipe, and this one was perfect. The cookies were chewy and the filling was creamy. I highly recommend them!


Arman Aziz
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These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Elijah muhoro
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these cookies changed my mind. The key lime filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Jazzmyne Valle
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These thumbprints were a hit at my party! The coconut and key lime flavors were a perfect combination.


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