Description
Key Lime Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a perfect balance of zesty lime and rich buttery sweetness in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies evoke the essence of summer, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their vibrant flavor and easy preparation, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- Zest from 2 key limes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing continuously, then pour in key lime juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow to cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg