Zesty Lime Sugar Cookies That Brighten Your Day
These Lime Sugar Cookies are a quick and delightful treat, infused with zesty lime flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- a few drops green food coloring optional
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lime Sugar Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- If using, add green food coloring and stir thoroughly.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks.
- For the optional glaze, mix powdered sugar and fresh lime juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Always chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors and maintain shape during baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg