Description
Delicious key lime cookies with a refreshing glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Key Limes (Juice and Zest)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Next, add the fresh Key lime juice, Key lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Scoop and Bake: Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or roll the dough into uniform balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden, with centers that still look slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Key Lime Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh Key lime juice, and a pinch of Key lime zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze and Enjoy: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the Key lime glaze over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger key lime flavor, adjust the amount of juice and zest to your liking.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg