Description
Key Lime Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance tangy citrus and sweet cookie goodness. Each bite offers a refreshing taste reminiscent of sunny beach days, making them an ideal indulgence for any occasion. With their vibrant green hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the key lime juice and zest until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg