Description
Indulge in the zesty goodness of these Key Lime Shortbread Cookies. With a buttery texture and a burst of citrus flavor, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Dusting:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lime and vanilla: Mix in the lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt gradually, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Chill and slice: Shape the dough into a log, chill, slice into rounds, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, roll warm cookies in a mixture of powdered sugar and additional lime zest.
- The dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
