Description
These Easy Key Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze are quick to make and packed with zesty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- Zest of 1 key lime
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 key lime (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in Egg and Lime: Add in the egg, key lime juice, and zest; mix well until combined and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Prepare Lime Glaze: While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies or decorate with a piping bag.
Notes
Don’t skip the zest! It enhances flavor. Chill dough if too sticky, and ensure accurate oven temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Key lime cookies, lime glaze, easy cookies, dessert, American sweets