Coconut and Lemon Cookies

Coconut and lemon cookies are light and fragrant sweet treats, perfect to accompany a cup of tea or as a snack. Here is how to make them:

Ingredients

• 100g of all-purpose flour
• 120g of shredded coconut
• 120g of sugar
• 50g of melted butter
• 1 egg
• Grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder

Preparation

1. Prepare a bowl and mix the flour with the shredded coconut, sugar, pinch of salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add it to the flour and coconut mixture.
3. Add the melted butter and grated lemon zest, and mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and, using a spoon, take portions of the dough to form slightly flattened balls.
5. Place the balls on the baking tray, leaving some space between them.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely before serving.

Curiosity

Coconut is highly appreciated in Italian cuisine, especially in the south, where the climate is more favorable for its growth. It is possible to find traditional dishes that include coconut among the ingredients in some Italian regions, such as Sicily.

Coconut and lemon cookies are a simple but delicious variant, where the freshness of the lemon balances the sweetness and exoticism of the coconut. They are especially loved for their flavor and the simplicity of preparation.