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Lime Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy sugar cookies infused with fresh lime juice and zest for a bright citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into balls and coat with sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Notes

For stronger citrus flavor, increase lime zest slightly.