Lime Tea Cookies
Brighten your next tea party or afternoon snack break with these irresistible Lime Tea Cookies! Bursting with the zesty tang of fresh lime zest and juice, these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies strike the perfect balance between citrusy freshness and sweet indulgence. Made with pantry staples like flour, cornstarch, and sugar, plus a hint of vanilla for added depth, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for pairing with a hot cup of tea or giving as a thoughtful homemade gift, Lime Tea Cookies are a refreshing twist on classic shortbread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1.5 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon of dough), portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each ball of dough with the bottom of a glass or your palm to slightly flatten.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The cookies should not brown too much.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.9 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 412.4 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 398 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.
