Key Lime Cookies
Key Lime Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Key Lime Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in 2-3 teaspoons of key lime zest until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough into uniform amounts. Roll each scooped portion of dough into a smooth ball using your hands. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is crucial before glazing.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the key lime glaze. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, key lime juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Add an optional pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of key lime zest.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Whisk all the glaze ingredients together until a smooth, slightly thick, and pourable glaze is formed. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once the cookies are completely cooled, take each cookie and dip its top surface into the prepared key lime glaze. Lift the cookie, allowing any excess glaze to drip back into the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Place the glazed cookies back onto the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Optionally, sprinkle additional fresh key lime zest on top of the wet glaze for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Key Lime Cookies
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Key Lime Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in 2-3 teaspoons of key lime zest until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough into uniform amounts. Roll each scooped portion of dough into a smooth ball using your hands. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is crucial before glazing.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the key lime glaze. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, key lime juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Add an optional pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of key lime zest.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Whisk all the glaze ingredients together until a smooth, slightly thick, and pourable glaze is formed. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once the cookies are completely cooled, take each cookie and dip its top surface into the prepared key lime glaze. Lift the cookie, allowing any excess glaze to drip back into the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Place the glazed cookies back onto the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Optionally, sprinkle additional fresh key lime zest on top of the wet glaze for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min