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Key Lime Cookies

Delightful soft cookies bursting with sweet and tart key lime flavor, topped with a light glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For glaze
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice For glaze
  • Lime zest For garnish

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 the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, followed by the key lime juice and lime zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually combine the flour mixture with the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just mixed.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for them to spread.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden; the centers may still look soft but will firm up as they cool.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze Preparation
  1. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with key lime juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle it over the cooled cookies and garnish with additional lime zest.

Notes

For best results, allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet to help them set. Consider adding white chocolate chips for a twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.