Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tropical coconut and zesty lemon with these Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with Lemon Glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms a simple box of cake mix into soft, chewy cookies that burst with flavor. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual afternoon snack, a festive gathering, or a sweet surprise for loved ones—these cookies are sure to impress. Topped with a refreshing lemon glaze and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert platter. Get ready to whip up this irresistible treat in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Dolly Parton coconut cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, and eggs until fully blended.
- Fold in ¾ cup of sweetened coconut flakes.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden; do not overbake.
- While cookies cool, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each cookie in the glaze and sprinkle toasted coconut on top while still wet.
- 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: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg