Zesty Key Lime Cookies
Key lime cookies: bake these soft, tangy, and irresistible treats. Featuring a vibrant key lime zest and a smooth cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (softened)
- ¾ cup (90 g) confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice, (or regular lime juice)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
- 2 to 2 ½ cups (240 g to 300 g) confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and key lime zest until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the key lime juice and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add the flour and mix just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.