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Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (90 g) confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice, or regular lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 to 2 ½ cups (240 g to 300 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and key lime zest until fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix in the key lime juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and mix gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie using the bottom of a glass to about ½-inch thick.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the pan or transfer them to a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
For a deeper lime flavor, add more zest and juice when frosting.
Make sure to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly for a lighter texture.
These cookies can be frosted and served as a delightful dessert or enjoyed plain.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg