Description
Lime Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a zesty lime flavor and a powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Form small balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger flavor, increase lime zest and juice.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lime Crinkle Cookies, Lime Cookies, Crinkle Cookies