Description
These cookies combine a buttery base with tangy key lime flavor for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the key lime zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Add food coloring if desired.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a more intense lime flavor, use fresh key limes. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g