Key Lime Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these zesty and irresistible Key Lime Cookies, bursting with tropical flavor in every bite! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with freshly grated key lime zest and tangy key lime juice, giving them a refreshing citrus twist that’s perfectly balanced by their soft, crumbly texture. Finished with a simple citrus glaze and a sprinkle of zest, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, holiday cookie swaps, or a sweet midday treat. Perfect for lovers of lime and homemade baked goods, these cookies are sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, key lime zest, and key lime juice to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and key lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with key lime zest for garnish.
Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
