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Lime Sugar Cookies

Soft and chewy sugar cookies infused with fresh lime zest and juice for a bright citrus twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, add wet ingredients.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  5. Roll into balls, coat in sugar, flatten slightly.
  6. Bake until edges are lightly golden.

Notes

For stronger lime flavor, add extra zest or a lime glaze.