How to Make Spring Lime Tea Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and bright flavors, and what better way to do that than with a batch of delicious Spring Lime Tea Cookies? These cookies are the epitome of springtime, with their zesty lime flavor and delicate texture. They are perfect for serving at a springtime gathering, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea on a sunny afternoon.

These cookies are a delightful combination of tart lime and sweet sugar. The lime adds a refreshing tang that is balanced out by ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg