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Key lime cookies on a wooden cutting board.

Key Lime Cookies

Justin
These key lime cookies are tart, sweet and taste just like the pie with the same name. These are a great cookie for any spring or summer occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Measuring Cups and spoons
  • Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the cookies

  • ⅓ cup Butter unsalted + softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • .5 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Key Lime Zest about 2 key limes
  • .25 cup Key Lime Juice about 5 limes worth
  • 2 cup Flour
  • .25 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • .25 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • .5 teaspoon Salt

For the glaze

  • 1 tablespoon Key lime Juice about 6 key limes wotth
  • .5 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
  • Combine ⅓ cup butter and 1 cup sugar in the mixing bowl. Cream on medium speed for 2 - 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add in 1 egg and mix until well combined.
  • Add in 1 teaspoon key lime zest, .25 cup key lime juice and .5 teaspoon vanilla. Mix on medium low until well combined.
  • Add in 2 cup flour, .5 teaspoon salt, .25 teaspoon baking powder, .25 teaspoon baking soda and mix on low. Scrape down sides as needed until well combined.
  • Scoop out down into golf sized balls and place a few inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, make sure to remove before inches are browned or they will be crunchy.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon key lime juice and .5 cup powdered sugar. Mix until well combined.
  • Once cookies have cooled, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle lime zest (if desired).

Notes

Tips + Variations
  • You can either juice your own key limes or buy pre packaged key lime juice.
  • Make sure not to overmix the dough.
  • Don't overcook - remove before edges have browned or cookies will be crunchy.
  • Glaze should be a drizzling consistency, if too thick, add more lime juice.
Storage
  • These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for 5 days.
  • Or, you can freeze them for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.