Description
These soft, melt-in-your-mouth key lime cookies are perfectly sweet and tangy, topped with a zesty lime glaze. They’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space to spread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice to make the glaze. Adjust the juice for desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze on top. Let it set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh key limes for zest and juice. If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before shaping. Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or lime juice as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
Keywords: key lime cookies, lime dessert, citrus cookies, summer treat, easy cookie recipe