Key Lime Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine sweet and tangy key lime flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons key lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
- Zest from 2 key limes zest from key limes
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Dusting
- 1 cup powdered sugar For dusting the cookies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy and light in color.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, key lime juice, and key lime zest until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
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Notes
For varied flavors, consider adding white chocolate chips or making a glaze from powdered sugar and key lime juice. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.