Description
Strawberry Lime Cookies are a delightful summer treat that perfectly balances the sweet juiciness of fresh strawberries with the zesty brightness of lime. Soft and chewy, these cookies are an ideal companion for picnics, gatherings, or simply indulging on a lazy afternoon. With their vibrant color and refreshing taste, each bite is like a mini vacation for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour in a medium bowl to prevent sinking in the dough.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and lime zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the floured strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg