Lime-Coconut Kisses

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp grated lime zest
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 2 cups unsifted all purpose flour
• Food coloring, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F. In bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy; add egg, zest, lime juice and vanilla. Add 3/4 cup coconut and the flour. Tint remaining coconut with food color. Shape balls using 1 teaspoon dough each; roll in coconut to coat. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake 18 minutes, until golden.