Key Lime Spritz Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these Key Lime Spritz Cookies, a tropical twist on the classic buttery favorite! Infused with the zesty aroma of fresh key lime juice and zest, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are as vibrant in flavor as they are fun to make. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, while a few drops of green food coloring turn them into eye-catching treats perfect for any occasion. Quickly prepared with a cookie press for that signature spritz design, these cookies bake in just 8 minutes, making them an easy and festive addition to your baking repertoire. Enhance their citrusy charm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of key lime glaze, and serve up a batch of sunshine that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Key lime zest
- 1 tablespoon Key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 drops Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, beating on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
If desired, add the green food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly colored.
Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired shape disk, then press cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a key lime glaze for extra sweetness and decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.6 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*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.
