Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (90 g) confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh key lime zest
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice, or regular lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 to 2 ½ cups (240 g to 300 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, and key lime zest until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the key lime juice and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour and mix just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the dough into portions of about 2 tablespoons each, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie to about ½-inch thickness using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the pan or transfer to a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
Use fresh key limes for the best flavor and zesty aroma.
Cookies can be frosted or enjoyed plain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.