Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with Lemon Glaze. These easy-to-make cookies combine the tropical sweetness of coconut with a zesty lemon glaze, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, celebrating holidays, or simply craving a sweet snack at home, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the joy of baking and the satisfaction of sharing these charming coconut confections!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Dolly Parton coconut cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick butter (room temperature or slightly melted)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 large lemon
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, and eggs until well blended.
- Stir in ¾ cup of sweetened coconut until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; do not overbake.
- While cookies bake, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon zest and juice until smooth.
- Once cookies cool, dip their tops into the glaze and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg