These Key Lime Cookies are PURE perfection! A soft, tender cookie with just a hint of tangy key lime, topped with a sweet lime glaze is the perfect combination for the perfect sweet and tangy dessert! It is just like eating key lime pie, in cookie form!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Servings: 48servings
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
For the cookies:
1cupChallenge Salted Buttersoftened
¾cupsugar
1egglarge
2key limes, zest of
2cupsflourall purpose
½tspbaking powder
½tspsalt
For the glaze:
1½cupspowdered sugar
2tbspkey lime juice
1tbspheavy creamor milk
⅛tspsalt
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Then mix in the egg until well combined. Stir in lime zest.
Add 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Continue adding flour by the 1/2 cup and mixing until all 2 cups are completely combined.
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure dough, then roll them into balls and slightly flatten with your palm and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 375˚F for 8-9 minutes or until the center is just set. The cookies will remain light in color and will not get brown. Let the cookies sit for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Make the icing by whisking the powdered sugar with the lime juice, salt and cream until smooth.
Once the cookies are cool, dip the tops in the glaze by turning time upside down and gently lift them out, turn them over and return them to the cooking rack or a sheet of parchment to dry.
Notes
These cookies can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days after baking.You can substitute regular lime zest and lime juice for key lime with good results.