Key Lime Cookies
Soft, homemade Key Lime Cookies bursting with citrus flavor. These easy summer cookies are made from scratch and taste absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and key lime zest until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and key lime juice. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Scoop the dough into heaping tablespoons. The dough will be soft and sticky. Drop each scoop into powdered sugar, then gently roll to coat and form into a ball before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened and not cold or melted.
- Don’t overbake, you want them to stay soft.
- Use fresh key lime juice and zest for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 101IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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