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Key Lime Macaroon Thumbprints

Easy coconut macaroon thumbprints are filled with homemade key lime curd for a very simple and tasty tropical dessert!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 30 thumbprints
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For Key Lime Curd:

  • 4 egg yolks at room temperature
  • 2 tsp. key lime zest
  • 1/3 c. key lime juice
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter softened

For Macaroon Thumbprints:

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 c. shredded coconut
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

For the curd:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, key lime zest, key lime juice, sugar and salt. Transfer to a small saucepan.
  • Cook the mixture over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter. Mix until smooth.
  • Transfer the curd to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

For the thumbprints:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls (I used a cookie scoop) onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon or your finger, make a small indentation on top of each mound.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are pale golden brown on the edges.
  • Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies are cool, fill the centers of each with about 1 tsp. key lime curd.