Key Lime Cookie Recipes
Let's unravel the fascinating tale of the Key lime cookie, a tale that involves shipwrecked sailors, tenacious bakers, and the unique tang of a subtropical fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 187g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks or 227g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups 300g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 120ml fresh key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated key lime zest
Instructions
- o whip up these delightful Key Lime Cookies, start by creaming together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Next, beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by the zest and juice of 2-3 Key limes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. These Key Lime Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Substitutions
Feel free to make a few substitutions to suit your preferences or dietary needs:All-purpose flour: If you don't have all-purpose flour on hand, you can use cake flour instead. Cake flour will give your cookies a slightly more tender texture. Granulated sugar: If you prefer a richer flavor, you can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar. Brown sugar will give your cookies a slightly chewy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 0.5kcalCarbohydrates: 0.02gSodium: 94mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 0.02gCalcium: 0.05mg
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