Description
Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the richness of coconut with the bright zing of lemon. These cookies are quick and easy to make, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—be it family gatherings, potlucks, or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home. Combining just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have beautiful cookies adorned with a luscious lemon glaze and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Your taste buds will thank you for this indulgent yet refreshing dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Dolly Parton coconut cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 large lemon (for glaze)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and softened butter until well blended.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of coconut flakes until incorporated into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto prepared sheets (18-20 cookies).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon zest and juice until smooth.
- Toast remaining coconut flakes in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool slightly before dipping them in glaze and sprinkling toasted coconut on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg