Key lime cookies i –Are you ready to embark on a zesty adventure that involves cookies? Yes, I said cookies! And these aren’t just any cookies; these are Key Lime Crinkle Cookies! They’re like a slice of lime pie stuffed into a soft, chewy cookie—what’s not to love? Grab your apron and let’s get baking!
Key Lime Crinkle Cookies
These delightful cookies are perfect for those who can’t decide between dessert and a refreshing citrus treat. Just imagine biting into that chewy goodness with a burst of tangy lime flavor. Trust me, they’re worth it!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You want those cookies to slide off like they’re on a buttery slip-and-slide.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this bowl of white fluff aside—it’s taking a break.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it’s fluffy like a cloud on a summer day. This should take about 2 minutes; patience is a virtue!
- Add the egg, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract to the fluffy butter mixture. Mix until everything is combined and the mixture looks like a tropical paradise.
- Now, add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until you see everything come together into a smooth cookie dough. Dryness be gone!
- Using a spoon or your (clean) hands, scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Bonus points if you make them look like limes!
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until they are coated like they just got a spa treatment.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. They need their own space, after all.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are set. They should look slightly crinkled—hence the name! Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, grab a cup of tea or a glass of milk and indulge in these delightful Key Lime Crinkle Cookies. Who knew dessert could be so zesty and scrumptious? Enjoy!