Key lime coconut cookies

I might have a degree in nutrition but my cooking skills are less than diploma-worthy. I don't cook fancy dinners. It's rare that I try anything new. I prefer to spend my time doing other things like hanging out with Piper, painting my toenails, and doing yoga...occasionally I will even take a shower.

Tonight, however, something strange occurred. Not only did I try something new, I actually invented it...and it is so satisfyingly delicious, I can't stop eating it. No, it's not organic, raw, whole wheat, or antioxidant rich. It's doesn't contain quinoa, kale, parsnips, or black beans. It's a cookie. Not just any cookie. It's a key lime, coconut cookie. Holy...yum. And I took a shower today.

I know you're all dying to make them so here's the recipe:

No seriously, you should go make them right now.

Key Lime Coconut Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

zest of one lime

1 Tablespoon key lime juice

1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups flour

powdered sugar--start with about 1/4 cup and add more if needed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease cookie sheet with non-stick spray.

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add vanilla, egg, zest of lime, lime juice, and coconut extract.

Stir in salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour.

Make 1/2 Tablespoon size balls and roll them in the powdered sugar and place them on the greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 7-9 minutes. (Dark pan 6-8 minutes).

Cookies should look matte. Not gooey.

Let stand for about 1 minute before removing from pan to wire rack to cool.

Chow down! -Ashlee