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Key Lime Cookies

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice (for glaze)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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  • Beat in the egg, followed by the key lime zest and juice, mixing until well combined.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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  • Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
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Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Key Lime Cookies
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