Key Lime Cookies with Coconut Lime Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter (cold and cut into cubes)
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (from key limes or regular limes)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Zest
• 1 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
• 3 cups Flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Coconut Lime Frosting:

• 1 cup Butter (softened)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons Coconut Extract
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Zest

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs, fresh lime juice, and fresh lime zest and mix for 1 minute longer. Fold in coconut flakes.
• Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined. 
• Drop dough onto light colored baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.  

Coconut Lime Frosting:

• Whip softened butter and cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, coconut extract, lime juice, and lime zest. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. 

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