Lime Crescents
Delightfully buttery and bursting with vibrant citrus, Lime Crescents are the perfect treat for cookie lovers seeking something light and refreshing. These melt-in-your-mouth crescent-shaped cookies feature a soft, crumbly texture infused with real lime zest and juice, adding a tangy twist to every bite. Each crescent is dusted with a delicate coating of powdered sugar, balancing the citrusy zing with a touch of sweetness. With only 15 minutes of prep time, these elegant cookies are ideal for casual snacking, holiday platters, or afternoon tea. Simple yet packed with flavor, Lime Crescents bring a bright citrus flair to your dessert repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Lime zest
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 pinch Salt
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter-sugar mixture, and continue to mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Take small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into a small log shape. Curve each log into a crescent shape and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 cm (1 inch) of space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the crescents just begin to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
While the cookies are still warm, gently coat them in powdered sugar. You can sift the powdered sugar over the cookies for a gentler coating if desired.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 366 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.
