Description
These Lemon Coconut Heaven Cookies are tropical sandwich cookies with a crisp, buttery base and a luscious lemon-coconut custard filling. Bright, creamy, and finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut, they’re perfect for warm-weather desserts or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus extra for topping
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour and powdered sugar, then cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the filling, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, lemon juice, shredded coconut, and optional vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened into a custard. Let cool completely.
- Spread a spoonful of cooled filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Sprinkle the tops with extra shredded coconut for garnish.
Notes
Add lemon zest to the filling for more citrus flavor.
Top with toasted coconut for added texture.
Almond extract can be used instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
Dip cookie edges in melted white chocolate for an indulgent twist.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
