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Irresistibly Fresh Key Lime Cookies Recipe for Easy Baking

Irresistibly Fresh Key Lime Cookies Recipe for Easy Baking

Try this Irresistibly Fresh Key Lime Cookies Recipe for Easy Baking, a delightful twist on classic cookies with a refreshing key lime flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 123
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tsp key lime zest
  • 1 ¾ cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 T key lime juice
  • 1 T milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • pinch salt optional
  • ½ tsp key lime zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the key lime zest.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool.
  10. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, key lime juice, milk, vanilla, and an optional pinch of salt to create the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and garnish with additional key lime zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 4g

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress with their vibrant flavor and beautiful presentation.

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