Key Lime Cookies
Indulge in the sunshine-filled delight of Key Lime Cookies, where each soft, chewy bite bursts with the tangy essence of fresh key limes. With a hint of sweetness and a vibrant green hue, these cookies are perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’re sure to brighten any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, key lime juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, lime zest, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg