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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
- Additional lime juice (for glaze)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix in lime zest and juice.
- Gradually incorporate flour until combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and shape dough into balls.
- Coat dough balls in granulated sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Prepare glaze by mixing melted butter, lime juice, and powdered sugar.
- Glaze warm cookies.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
Use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor.
Chilling the dough helps maintain shape while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25