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

Key lime cookies are a delectable treat that captures the tartness and sweetness of key limes in every bite. These creamy, citrusy cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer barbecue, a birthday party, or just a mid-week indulgence. With a tender, crumbly texture and a burst of refreshing lime flavor, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

Key lime cookies are a delightful twist on the classic citrus dessert, key lime pie. They are ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Key lime zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 33
  • Yield: 33 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with silicone baking liners.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly beat in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in white chocolate chips and lime zest.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set and lightly browned around the edges, 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg