Description
Delicious lime cookies with a creamy texture and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1–1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large limes, zested
- 2 large eggs
- 1–1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1–1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/16 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Add butter, sugar, and 3 tablespoons lime zest to a stand mixer. Beat 2-3 minutes until light, creamy, and fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and coconut extract. Beat until fully combined.
- Scrape down the bowl again. Add baking powder and salt and mix briefly.
- Add flour and mix just until combined and no flour streaks remain. Do not over-mix.
- Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. Line a large plate with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into 1/4-cup (60 gram) balls. You should get 16 to 18 cookies. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the prepared plate.
- Return dough balls to the fridge for 20 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place 6 cookies per sheet pan since they spread. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until puffed, no longer glossy on top, and lightly browned at the edges. Do not over-bake.
- Let cookies stand on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons lime juice, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a resealable bag, seal, and snip the corner. Drizzle over completely cooled cookies. Optionally sprinkle with extra lime zest. Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Note 1: Use the zest of 3 large limes for the dough.
- Note 2: Ensure butter is at room temperature but not melted.
- Note 3: Use a quality pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Note 4: If using all-purpose flour, measure correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling off.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg