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Delicious Key Lime Cookies Recipe

Delicious Key Lime Cookies Recipe

This Delicious Key Lime Cookies Recipe features soft and flavorful cookies topped with a zesty glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1 ¾ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon key lime zest
  • Pinch salt optional

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 ⅓ of the flour mixture beating only until mixed in. Continue slowly adding the flour mixture until dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 1 ½ inch balls and arrange on 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 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 top with a knife.
  • Allow the icing to set and then enjoy! Store remaining cookies in an air tight container for 4-5 days.

Notes

Allow the glaze to sit for several minutes before applying for best texture. Store remaining cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, citrus, Cookies, Dessert, key lime, sweet
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