Description
If you adore the vibrant flavors of coconut and lemon, you’ll fall in love with Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with Lemon Glaze. These delightful cookies are incredibly easy to make using a box of Dolly Parton coconut cake mix, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—from parties to cozy afternoons at home. The sweet and tangy lemon glaze perfectly complements the rich coconut flavor, creating a treat that will leave everyone wanting more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these cookies are perfect for bakers of all levels. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for later; either way, they are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Dolly Parton coconut cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 large lemon (for 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 large bowl, mix together the cake mix, butter, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in ¾ cup of sweetened coconut flakes.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough onto the prepared sheets (about 18-20 cookies).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon zest and juice until smooth.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before dipping them in the glaze and sprinkling toasted coconut on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg