Key Lime Cookies with Glaze

5 from 1 vote

These refreshingly delightful Homemade Key Lime Cookies have a chewy texture and a slight tanginess.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Calories: 151kcal

In a stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix in the egg, vanilla bean paste or extract, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, lime zest, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour, or you can refrigerate it for several hours or overnight for even better results.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a spoon, ice cream scoop, or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with ½ cup of icing sugar (powdered sugar) until it forms a smooth, drizzle-ready glaze.
Once the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To glaze the cookies, simply spoon the lime glaze over the top of each cookie and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly.

Use fresh Key Limes for the best flavor as their unique tartness adds a delightful twist to the cookies. I don't recommend using bottled lime juice for this recipe. However, you can use regular limes if you can't find key limes.
Use a , , and to ensure that you're using the correct amount of flour, sugar, and other ingredients.
Ensure that your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps in achieving a smooth and consistent cookie dough.
When zesting the Key Limes, be cautious not to include the bitter white pith. Zest only the outer, green part of the lime for maximum flavor.
Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for the cookie's texture.
Once you've made the dough, cool it in the fridge for an hour. Cold dough is easier to handle and stops cookies from spreading too much when they bake.
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion the cookie dough consistently.
Watch the cookies as they bake. They should be golden around the edges and soft in the middle. Overbaking can result in dry cookies.
Drizzle the lime glaze over the cookies once they have completely cooled to room temperature.