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Lime Sugar Cookies

These Lime Sugar Cookies offer a zesty twist on the classic treat, combining sweet and tangy flavors for a delightful cookie experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour Sifted if desired.
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For Rolling
  • as needed Additional sugar for rolling cookies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the lime zest, egg, vanilla extract, and lime juice. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet until they just come together.
  6. Scoop out tablespoons of dough, roll them into balls, then roll them in sugar.
Baking
  1. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
  2. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.