COCONUT, LIME AND PISTACHIO COOKIES

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Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. -Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pistachios, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and lime juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, pudding mix, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pistachios and dried cranberries. With clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until thick and foamy; stir in coconut., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Top with coconut mixture. Bake until until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with lime zest. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kevin Martz
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These cookies sound like the perfect summer treat!


danface mogeni
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I'm definitely going to make these cookies for my next party.


Kevin Ntema
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These cookies look so professional! I can't wait to try them.


Nokulunga Lungah
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I'm intrigued by the combination of flavors in these cookies.


xmile xD
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes to try. These coconut-lime-pistachio cookies sound like a winner!


Khabbab Islam
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I'm allergic to pistachios, so I'll have to leave them out of these cookies.


Martha Sonnie
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These cookies look a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my tried-and-true recipes.


Sawa Sawa
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I'm not sure about the combination of coconut, lime, and pistachio, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Sebastian Burgos
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These cookies sound delicious! I'm adding them to my to-bake list.


Hope Dj
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I love the combination of coconut, lime, and pistachio! I'm definitely going to make these cookies.


Prabin Sth
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These cookies look so good! I can't wait to try them.


Enock tiery
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out flat and dry. Not sure what went wrong.


Joni Islam
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Carmen Cruz
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I added some white chocolate chips to the batter and they turned out amazing! Definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Ariyan Ahmed Omar
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the chewy texture and the subtle hint of lime.


Nida Tanzaib
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut cookies, but these were surprisingly delicious! The lime and pistachio flavors really balance out the coconut.


ANY GAMER
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of coconut, lime, and pistachio.