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Lemon Coconut Pixies Recipe
by BearNakedBaker

Lemon Coconut Pixies

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Rating: 5/5
Avg. 5/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 24

Goes Well With: hot tea, ice tea, lemon smoothie, champagne and strawberries, lemon kiss

Wine and Drink Pairings: see above

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter,softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.
  2. Beat butter, sugar, eggs and lemon peel in large bowl until well blended. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in coconut. Cover; refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 2 dozen cookies.