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Freshly baked Key Lime Cookies topped with lime zest

Key Lime Cookies

These Key Lime Cookies offer a delightful combination of sweetness and tartness, featuring a soft and chewy texture with a refreshing lime glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • lime zest (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, key lime juice, and zest to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Baking
  1. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth.
  2. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cookies and sprinkle with additional lime zest for garnish.

Notes

Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Don’t overbake the cookies to avoid dryness. For variations, consider using regular lime or lemon juice instead of key lime.