Description
Delicious key lime cookies with a tangy flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Form dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, add more lime zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: key lime cookies recipe