How to Make Guyanese Lime Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the tangy and refreshing flavor of lime that instantly transports you to the tropics. And when that flavor is packed into a delicious cookie, it's like taking a bite of sunshine. That's exactly what you'll experience when you sink your teeth into a Guyanese Lime Cookie.

These cookies are a staple in many Guyanese households and are beloved for their zesty citrus flavor and tender, buttery texture. They're the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or a refreshin...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 33 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen small cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 large baking sheets. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar, and lime zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the lime juice, then the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. Form the dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll in the spiced sugar mixture. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. Flatten the balls slightly using a decorative cookie stamp or the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes. Cool the cookies on wire racks, then store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • Nutrition

    89 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg