Lime Sugar Cookies
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4.4
Lime Sugar Cookies
Description
The Lime Sugar Cookies use a straightforward dough incorporating softened butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla, and lime attributes—juice and zest—to add fresh citrus flavor. The baking soda and powder act as leavening agents, ensuring a tender and slightly puffed cookie structure. The dough is rolled into uniform balls and spaced apart on the baking sheet to allow even spreading and baking.
During baking, the edges develop a faint golden hue while the center remains soft, producing a delicate contrast in texture. The lime juice and zest permeate the dough, providing refreshing citrus notes that blend smoothly with vanilla and sweet elements.
These cookies pair well with tea or coffee and stand out with their bright twist on the familiar sugar cookie. They offer a pleasant balance of sweet and tart that feels light rather than overwhelming.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla, lime juice, and lime zest to butter mixture. Beat until combined.
- Add the flour mixture, one cup at a time, to the wet ingredients. Stop mixing once everything is combined.
- Roll 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, keeping the dough balls 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until just barely browned on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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