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Delicious Key Lime Cookies with a zesty lime flavor and a light texture.

Key Lime Cookies

Delightfully soft and zesty cookies topped with a bright lime glaze that brings a refreshing citrus twist to your day.
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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
  

For the cookies
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For structure and softness
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To enhance flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Provides richness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 1 large egg large egg
  • 2 teaspoons key lime juice For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest For added flavor
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For smoothing and glazing
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice For the glaze flavor
  • 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 bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, key lime juice, and lime zest until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and garnish with additional lime zest.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature. Spoon and level your flour for accuracy and avoid dense cookies. Pull cookies when edges are golden as they will continue to cook slightly while cooling. Chill the dough briefly if too soft.