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Easy Key Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze

Delightful cookies with a zesty lime flavor, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings. These cookies feature a crisp edge and chewy center, complemented by a sweet lime glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 102
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's halal-compliant.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just blended.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Glazing
  1. While the cookies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Once the cookies are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie.
Cooling and Enjoying
  1. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy your zesty treats!

Notes

For chewier cookies, remove them from the oven just as they turn golden. Store in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.