Description
Delightfully airy cookies with a refreshing burst of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1 ¾ cups flour (219g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Add key lime zest to the mixture.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl and gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each scoop.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cookies if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh key limes rather than bottled juice. Don’t overbake to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: key lime, cookies, dessert, citrus, baking