Description
Delicious lime cookies rolled in powdered sugar and topped with a creamy lime 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 lime, juiced
- 1–1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/16 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Add the butter to a stand mixer. Add sugar and 3 tbsp lime zest. Beat for 2–3 minutes. Scrape sides, then add eggs, vanilla, and coconut extract. Beat until combined.
- Scrape sides; add baking powder and salt, then mix. Add flour and beat until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Cover dough and chill for 20 minutes. Line a large plate with parchment paper.
- Portion the dough into 1/4 cup (60g) balls. Aim for 16–18 cookies, as this size works best. Roll each ball in 1/2 cup powdered sugar and place on the plate.
- Return dough balls to fridge for 20 minutes or freezer for 10. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment or a silicone liner.
- Bake 6 cookies at a time on a prepared pan (they spread). Bake 10–15 minutes until puffed and no longer gooey on top, with slightly browned edges. Avoid overbaking to retain flavor and texture. Let cookies stand on the pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Glaze only when fully cooled.
- Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag, seal, cut the tip, and drizzle over cookies. Optionally, sprinkle with lemon zest. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Note 1: Use the zest from 3 large limes to enhance the lime flavor.
- Note 2: Adjust baking time based on your oven and cookie size.
- Note 3: For a stronger vanilla flavor, you can slightly increase the amount of vanilla extract.
- Note 4: For best texture, do not overmix the cookie dough.
- Note 5: Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg