COCONUT KEY LIME THUMBPRINTS
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
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.
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Rajay 6
[email protected]These cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat. The coconut and key lime flavors are a perfect combination.
Nayem Haque
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Abdulahad sheikh
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
willem Goosen
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Heer Sweeto
[email protected]I love the way the coconut and key lime flavors complement each other in these cookies.
Gladys Ayetary
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover key limes.
Amtiaz Khan
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're a new favorite in our house.
Mary Wanja
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.
Isatou Baldeh
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Katie Vowell
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The coconut and key lime flavors really shine through.
Sheraz Mian
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Tanuja Subedi
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Elijah muhoro
[email protected]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
[email protected]These thumbprints were a hit at my party! The coconut and key lime flavors were a perfect combination.