Description
These Key Lime Cookies are a delightful citrusy twist on a classic dessert favorite. Soft and tangy, with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, key lime juice, and zest until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape and bake: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, coat lightly with powdered sugar, place on baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, add a few drops of lime extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
