Key Lime Sparkler Cookies
Brighten up your cookie jar with these irresistibly zesty Key Lime Sparkler Cookies! Bursting with the tangy citrus flavor of fresh Key lime juice and zest, these buttery cookies are perfectly sweetened and coated in a delicate powdery Key lime sugar for a refreshing finish. Their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture is complemented by a light crumb, thanks to the addition of cornstarch in the dough. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for summer gatherings, holiday cookie swaps, or simply satisfying your citrus cravings. With their vibrant flavor and eye-catching sugar coating, these Key Lime Sparkler Cookies are sure to become your go-to treat for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon additional Key lime zest (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Key lime zest, fresh Key lime juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and aromatic.
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 on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion the dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light golden color. Avoid overbaking as the cookies should remain soft.
While the cookies bake, prepare the Key lime sugar coating by mixing the powdered sugar and additional Key lime zest in a medium bowl.
Once the cookies are out of the oven and still warm, gently roll each cookie in the Key lime sugar coating to cover them entirely. Be careful as the cookies will be fragile while warm.
Transfer the coated cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.8 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1672 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.1 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*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.
