Ingredients for Key Lime Cookies
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Egg Yolk
- Zest of 3 key limes (or regular limes)
- Key Lime Juice
- Granulated Sugar
- Key Lime Zest
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How to Make Key Lime Cookies
- **Prepare the Lime Sugar:** In a small food processor, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and the zest of 2 key limes. Pulse until the sugar is finely textured and the zest is evenly distributed. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let stand for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- **Whisk Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
- **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- **Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in 1 large egg yolk, the zest of 1 key lime, and 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice.
- **Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- **Pipe the Cookies:** Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch (1 cm) star tip. Pipe 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) long cookies onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated 300°F (150°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges and ridges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- **Roll in Lime Sugar:** Immediately after removing from the oven, roll the warm cookies in the prepared lime sugar until evenly coated.
- **Cool and Enjoy:** Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
12g
Carbs
2g
