Lemon Coconut Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder.
04 - ½ teaspoon salt.
05 - 1 cup butter, softened.
06 - 1½ cups white sugar.
07 - 1 large egg.
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon zest.
11 - 1 cup shredded coconut.
12 - ¾ cup coarse sugar for rolling.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, zest, and coconut. Blend in flour mixture.
04 - Scoop 2 tablespoons dough, roll into balls. Coat each ball in coarse sugar.
05 - Place cookies 2 inches apart. Bake 14-18 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool on wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
02 - Cookies stay fresh 5 days in sealed container.
03 - Dough can be made ahead and chilled.

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