This Gluten Free Lime Coconut Shortbread is rich and buttery with the tangy taste of lime and the sweet, subtle taste of coconut.
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It’s Monday morning friends. Vacation’s over. Summer’s winding down. And to make matters worse, back to school advertisements are all over the TV! There may even be some children right now, at this very moment sitting at a desk crankin’ out their times tables! Wah Wah! Where did the time go?!
I hate to be a fun sucker, but at least I come bearing treats. Today, I thought something tropically delicious to keep us in summer mode was totally in order. This Gluten Free Lime Coconut Shortbread totally fits the bill! Are you with me? I think it’ll help soften the blow for the welcome back to reality we’re all facing.
The BHK is technically not a “gluten free” blog, but I know lots of people have dietary issues, so I like to include a little something for everyone from time to time. My Gluten Free Blueberry Nectarine Crisp was such a huge hit with you guys, I thought I’d try my hand at another GF recipe. And since I’m really not a gluten-free aficionado, I worked extra hard on this recipe until I got it right.
I employed the help of my good friend Lisa who has a daughter, Samantha who is a gluten-free girl. I honestly had never tasted a gluten-free cookie, so I asked Lisa what the difference in taste was. And she said, if it was truly a good gluten free cookie you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.
To make sure this cookie would be a winner, I knew I had to stack the odds in my favor by using some really, really good gluten free products from my friends at Bob’s Red Mill. For this recipe I used their Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour and their Organic High Fiber Coconut Flour. Their Baking Flour is a direct replacement for all-purpose baking flour which makes it easy peasy to transform traditional recipes to gluten free. And their Coconut Flour is high in fiber with a rich texture and a unique natural sweetness. I had never baked with coconut flour before, so it took a tweak or two here and there to get it right, but the end product was a delicious shortbread cookie that tastes just like the traditional version!! Woot woot!
This Lime Coconut Shortbread is rich and buttery with a zing of lime flavor and the sweet subtle taste of coconut. It’s drizzled with a mixture of powdered sugar, fresh lime juice, lime zest and milk. And I couldn’t resist an extra little sprinkle of toasted unsweetened coconut and lime zest.
Even if you aren’t a gluten free eater this shortbread is definitely a must try! Hope you all enjoy. Have a wonderful week, and as usual thanks so much for following along at the BHK!!
P.S. Don’t miss the recipes under BHK Favorites over to the right→ for special Back to School treats!
- 1/2 cup one stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated lime zest
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Organic Coconut Flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lime zest
- For sprinkling:
- 1/3 cup toasted unsweetened coconut
- 1-2 tsp. freshly grated lime zest
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch tart pan with a removable bottom with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, 1 Tbsp. lime zest and vanilla until fluffy.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together baking flour, coconut flour and salt.
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until just combined.
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Press the dough into the prepared pan. Poke crust with the tines of a fork about every inch.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Glaze:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients. Add the glaze to a small Ziploc bag. Cut off a tiny piece at corner bag to pipe the glaze through.
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Remove the shortbread from the oven and cut into 8 wedges using a sharp knife. Let cool in pan.
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When cool, remove from pan to a wire rack and drizzle with glaze, then sprinkle with toasted coconut and extra lime zest.
I LOVE shortbread. I remember making them as a kid and still enjoy making (and eating) them now. They are one of my favourite cookies and I particularly love to make them during the holidays. Love this gluten free version with coconut flour and that flavour combo with lime and coconut?! What a winner! Pinning these and can’t wait to try soon :) Have a great week, Mary Ann!
Me too Dawn! Shortbread has always been a favorite! Hope you have a fabulous week too!
This looks amazing and is just what I need to fight the back-to-school blues! I have not baked anything gluten free, but I think I should start because my sister doesn’t eat gluten. She would be please if I made her a special treat!
Thanks Kathy! I know, where did the time go?! I tried this recipe a few times until I got it right! I think your sister will love it!
Ohhh I LOVE shortbread, Mary Ann! And this one just looks AMAZING! And although I don’t eat completely gluten free, I tend to eat gluten free a lot, so this is beyond perfect for me!! Such a pretty shortbread, lady! And I’m a HUGE fan of coconut and lime combo! Perfection going on here! PINNED! Cheers, friend!
Thanks Cheyanne! I love the lime coconut combo too! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a try! Have a great week! XO
Wait until you get my age Mary Ann! Time seems to go by faster every year, at least it does for me. I am not much of a shortcake baker, but this recipe looks delicious.
Thanks so much! I’ve already noticed how quick time flies!! Have a great week!
So nice and love the coconut lime flavours you’ve used! It’s been cooler here the last few days. Fall is in the air and I’m getting the baking bug. Must try these :)
Thanks Jennifer! I have a few friends who eat gluten free, so it’s nice to have a few delicious recipes for treats when I visit!
This shortbread looks crazy good! I love that you used coconut flour, can just imagine the taste is amazing.
Thanks Alida! It was the first time I’ve used coconut flour. Took a few tries to get it right, but I think I nailed it!
Kids have got back to school here in Los Angeles – but I am hanging on to summer for as long as I can, Mary Ann! I haven’t tried any gluten free recipes but this looks delicious. I’ve never heard of coconut flour before – I bet it gives a lovely flavor to the short bread.
It really does Geraldine! Give it a try! I think you’ll love it!
This looks like the most delicious short bread, Mary Ann! I could definitely go for a slice right now! Also- I am so ready for fall. I know I may be the only one, but bring on the cool temps and comfort food :)
Thanks Jessica! Cooler temps and comfort food will be nice, but I’m a summer girl at heart! Enjoy these!
I adore shortbread Mary Ann and I’m loving your tasty, GF version. Between my friends and my boys’ friends that are GF I’m always happy to find a solid recipe for a sweet treat. Awesome! And pinned!
Me too! I need to work on some more recipes. Hope you like this one if you try it! Have an awesome week!
This sounds amazing. I love that it is gluten-free. I’m not gluten-free, but it is something I want to expand my knowledge and experience with since so many friends are now gluten-free. I am so not ready to back to school (or first time to school in the case of my daughter). Instead I will live in denial inside one of these shortbread cookies!
I needed to experiment because I have a few friends who need to eat gluten free. I’m just ignoring all the back to school hub bub!! Have an awesome week Amanda!
Love that you made this gluten free. I am a HUGE fan of all of Bob’s gluten free flours and have been using them for years. Most of the time when I use them, you can’t even tell they are gluten-free. Coconut and lime are a match made in heaven!
I know! I LOVE their products too Karen! I agree, coconut and lime were made for each other!
I’m not in school anymore nor do I have kids so I loose track of when summer ends and when reality starts because reality is a constant…haha
But! These lime coconut shortbread cookies look delicious. I’ll take five of them, please.
Thanks Nicole! You’ll love this shortbread any time of year! Hope you’re having a great week!
I love the tropical twist you gave these shortbread. Such a fab treat!
Thanks Laura!
I’ve only baked a few gluten free treats. These shortbread cookies look like the next recipe I try :) I love the use of coconut flour!
Thanks Megan! Definitely give these a try! You’ll love them!
Gosh, your photos are always so stunning! I’m definitely craving these lime coconut shortbreads now!
Aw, thanks so much Jen! Hope you give this shortbread a try! It’s delicious!
What a treat! Some gluten free recipes have so much going on, but this seems simple enough, with a finished product that is so gorgeous. Love your photos, hoping I find time to make this soon!
Thanks so much Mary! Yes, this one is so easy! Hope you enjoy!
This looks incredible Mary Ann! I’ve only dabbled with a few GF desserts, but I definitely need to try these – they look delicious. Perfect way to cure the back to school blues for everyone!
Thanks Michelle! It only a handful of ingredients and so easy and delicious! Have an awesome weekend!
Love all the tropical flavors going on here! We could have a tropical party, Mary Ann! I’ve yet to bake with coconut flour, but look forward to it. Shortbread is my favorite cookie – it’s crumb, simple ingredients and how it can take on just about any flavor! Delicious work my dear! :D
Thanks Traci! It took a few tries, but I finally got it right. It has such a nice, sweet flavor. Perfect for this shortbread!
This shortbread sounds delicious, but the xantham gum in the flour blend leaves an after taste in my mouth. What substitution can I use?
Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for commenting. I tried to make this one gluten free so I used Bob’s Gluten Free 1 to 1 Flour, but if you don’t need to eat gluten free just substitute all-purpose flour.
This recipe came out great! I subbed earth balance baking sticks and almond milk bc I have cow milk dairy allergies… Came out delicious!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It took me a few tries to get it right, but I was so happy with the final results too! Thanks so much for commenting! Have a great day!