Key Lime Cookies
Quick Info
🛒 Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp key lime zest
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Key Lime Glaze
🍳 Equipment
- Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- #24 cookie scoop (approx. 3 tbsp)
- Wire cooling rack
📋 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
- Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until a uniform dough forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Scoop dough using a #24 scoop into balls, place on baking sheets, and press gently with your fingers to flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Bake for 10 minutes until bottoms are lightly browned and edges are set (tops will stay pale). Do not overbake.
- Transfer immediately to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lime juice until a smooth drizzling consistency is reached. Spoon over cooled cookies and top with fresh lime zest.
💡 Notes & Variations
- Fresh key limes offer much brighter citrus flavor than bottled lime juice.
- Keep bake times precise for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb rather than a dry texture.