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

Key lime cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. These cookies are packed with the tangy and zesty flavor of key limes, making them a unique and delightful addition to any dessert spread. Whether you are a fan of traditional key lime pie or simply love the citrusy taste of limes, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Making key lime cookies is a fun and simple process that anyone can do. With just a few key ingredients an...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lime zest
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in lime juice and lime zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Form dough into 1/2 inch balls, and arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies while still warm.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg