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Key Lime Cookies

Delightful key lime cookies with a zesty flavor, soft and chewy, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 key lime
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 key lime for glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and key lime zest until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.
  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients. Experiment with the glaze by adding more or less lime juice to your liking.