Key Lime Cookies Recipe

Bright, zesty, and bursting with citrus flavor, these Easy Key Lime Cookies with Lime Glaze are the perfect handheld treat. After extensive testing, I perfected this recipe to deliver a soft, chewy cookie with a delightful tangy finish, all in under 30 minutes. They’re a fantastic way to capture the essence of a classic key lime pie in a simple, no-fuss cookie form.

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Key Lime Cookies

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • ½ c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (one stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 c light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 23 tsp key lime zest
  • 1 3/4 c flour (219g )
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 T key lime juice
  • 1 T milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • ½ tsp key lime zest

Instructions

  1. For The Cookies:

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