How to Make Jalapeno-Lime Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of both sweet and spicy flavors, then these Jalapeno-Lime Shortbread Cookies are a must-try! This unique and delicious recipe combines the buttery richness of shortbread with the zesty kick of jalapenos and lime, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

These cookies are a fun twist on traditional shortbread, and they’re sure to be a hit with anyone who enjoys a little bit of heat in their desserts. The combination of the slightly spicy jalapenos...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno, or more to taste
  • 1 lime, zested

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, butter, sugar, jalapeno, lime zest and juice, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with a thumb print to accommodate icing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, lime juice, jalapeno, and lime zest in a bowl. Drizzle icing onto cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg