Description
These Key Lime Cookies are a delightful citrus twist on classic sugar cookies. With a zesty lime flavor and a sweet glaze, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- ½ c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (one stick)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1/4 c light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp key lime zest
- 1 3/4 c flour (219g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Lime Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 T key lime juice
- 1 T milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- ½ tsp key lime zest
Instructions
- For The Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside. Combine butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a separate mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high to cream for about 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy texture.
- Add in the egg and vanilla and beat until mixed in. Add in the lime zest and then 1/3 of the flour mixture, beating only until mixed in. Continue slowly adding the flour mixture until dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, whisk together the lime glaze ingredients, adjusting liquid or powdered sugar to desired thickness. Allow the glaze to sit for several minutes and then dip cookies or spread the glaze over the top with a knife.
- Allow the icing to set and then enjoy! Store remaining cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Key Lime Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Lime Glaze, Dessert Recipe
