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Lime Sugar Cookies

Zesty Lime Sugar Cookies for Sweet Refreshment at Home

Enjoy the delightful zesty flavor of Lime Sugar Cookies, a refreshing twist on a classic treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Additional lime juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
  6. Shape dough into rounded balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lime juice, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for best texture. Don’t overmix the dough, and allow cookies to cool before glazing for optimal flavor.

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