Description
Zesty and refreshing Key Lime Cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These soft, chewy cookies are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, making them the ideal treat for citrus lovers.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Zest of 2 key limes
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and lime zest to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are slightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the dough.
For an extra burst of lime, drizzle a lime glaze over the cookies made with powdered sugar, key lime juice, and a little milk.
If key limes are unavailable, regular limes can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
