Some time ago, my sister requested that I recreate a Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Chip cookie that she loves from Paradise Bakery. I was totally up for the task, but had never had one before. Thankfully, my sister was so desperate for me to recreate these cookies at home, she flew 1000 miles to bring me a sample. Now that's dedication. She claims that she was actually here to visit us, but....she also really loves these cookies.
So, after two attempts, I totally nailed this one down. These cookies are totally amazing. "Totally Wicked", as my 3 year old Hungry Puppy likes to say. I can down a large number of these in a small amount of time. In fact, I am sending the remaining cookies 1000 miles back to my sister for Christmas. These cookies are crisp and lemony and a little bit sandy. We added coconut because we couldn't resist.
Lemon White Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Cookies
2 cups shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 egg
3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bag (11.5 ounces) bag white chocolate chips
1 cup (5 ounces) chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup shredded coconut
Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the lemon extract and egg. Beat until completely incorporated. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and beat until just combined. Do not overbeat, as you don't want these cookies to be tough. Stir in the white chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, and coconut.
Scoop dough with a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand. Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the centers are set. The cookies should not be browned. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the pan for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.
Enjoy! -Cardamommy
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