Zesty Key Lime Cookies

Experience the refreshing burst of flavor with our Zesty Key Lime Cookies! These vegetarian treats combine the tangy essence of fresh lime with a buttery cookie base, making them a perfect light snack or dessert. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, these cookies are also gluten, dairy, and egg-free, catering to various dietary needs.

With a vibrant flavor profile, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed at any gathering or as a sweet pick-me-up. Packed with vitamin C from the lime, they offer a zesty twist to your snack time.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Overview

These Key Lime Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the tangy flavor of lime with a sweet, buttery cookie base. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or a light snack, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups (c) butter
• 1 Cup (c) white sugar
• 1 Whole egg
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1.5 Cups (c) all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Cups (c) fresh lime juice
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) lime zest, zested
• 0.5 Cups (c) confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease the cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the creamed mixture until well combined.
4. Form the dough into 1/2 inch balls and arrange them on the prepared cookie sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks. While still warm, sift confectioners' sugar over the cookies for decoration.

Enjoy your homemade Key Lime Cookies!