Description
Easy Key Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze are refreshing and tangy treats that are simple to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust lime juice for desired tanginess.
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy Key Lime Cookies, Lime Glaze, Key Lime Cookies