Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 egg
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Zest of 3 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
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1 3/4 cups flour
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
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2 tbsp key lime juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and lime zest.
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Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Roll dough into balls, then roll each in toasted coconut. Place on a baking sheet.
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Press a thumbprint into each cookie.
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Bake for 6 minutes.
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Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, condensed milk, and lime juice.
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Remove cookies, spoon filling into the center, and bake 4-5 more minutes.
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Cool completely. Chill before serving for extra pie-like texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 per serving
- Sugar: 9g per serving
- Sodium: 65mg per serving
- Fat: 7g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 15g per serving
- Fiber: 1g per serving
- Protein: 1g per serving
- Cholesterol: 20mg per serving