Description
Perfectly soft and sweet, these key lime cookies are a new favorite summer dessert! These cookies are made with a sweet sugar cookie base and then rolled in a lime sugar just before baking. Top the cooled cookies with a quick key lime glaze for the perfect summer cookie recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Lime Sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 key lime
Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp lime juice (can use freshly squeezed or bottled)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all purpose flour
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Splash vanilla extract
- Zest of 1-2 key limes, plus more for garnish on top (optional but makes them extra pretty)
Instructions
- Lime Sugar: Begin by adding 1/3 cup of granulated sugar to a small bowl. Add in the zest of 1 lime, then gently mix together with your fingers until the mixture is combined. Set aside while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat and set aside.
- Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars on medium high speed until light, about 1 minute.
- Turn the mixer down to a lower speed, then beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and lime juice until combined.
- Begin adding in the dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- Using a medium size cookie scoop, scoop out and roll cookie dough into balls of equal size and roll in the lime sugar before placing onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until they are just barely starting to turn golden brown and the edges appear set.
- For best results, let them sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
- Make the Glaze: While the cookies are cooling, mix together the glaze. In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, lime juice, vanilla extract, and extra lime zest. Mix together until combined (the mixture should be fairly thick but pourable).
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cookies, topping with an extra sprinkle of lime zest if preferred. Enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid Overbaking: Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes for the optimal soft and chewy texture. The will continue to bake on the baking sheet slightly once pulled from the oven.
- Don’t Skip the Glaze: The glaze is what really gives the cookies their flavor. I tested the recipe with and without the glaze, and trust me, the glaze is definitely the way to go!
- Storage: These cookies will store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
