Key Lime Cookies Recipe
These Key Lime Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Made with real key lime juice and zest, they're topped with a tangy glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer parties, spring celebrations, or any time you’re craving a tropical treat.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $6–$8
Equipment
- Stand or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
- Microplane Grater For zesting key limes
- Baking sheets Line with parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack Helps cookies set without breaking
- Cookie scoop For even cookie sizing
- Mixing bowls One large and one medium
- Whisk For mixing glaze and dry ingredients
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Can use gluten-free 1:1 blend
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
- ½ cup Vegetable oil Adds moisture
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Powdered sugar For tender texture
- 2 Large eggs Room temperature
- 2 tablespoon Fresh key lime juice About 4-5 key limes
- 2 tablespoon Key lime zest Freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds warmth
Glaze
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
- 3-4 tablespoon Fresh key lime juice Adjust for desired thickness
- 1 tablespoon Key lime zest Optional but flavorful
- 2-3 drops Green food coloring Optional for visual appeal
Instructions
- Preheat oven.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Cream butter & sugars.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Combine mixtures.
- Scoop dough.
- Bake cookies.
- Cool on rack.
- Make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 40g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.8mg