Key Lime Cookies
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (brand name butter recommended)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoons lime zest plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside.
- Place the butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl, then cream them together until light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat the egg and vanilla into the mixture until everything is combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the key lime juice and lime zest to the mixture.2 teaspoons key lime juice, 1 teaspoons lime zest
- Then add the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined and no dry streaks remain.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- Fold in the sweetened coconut flakes.1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Use a two-tablespoon cookie scoop to measure the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Since this baking sheet is going into the fridge, it's ok to place the dough side by side so it can chill.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour then preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a separate baking sheet or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. If desired, sprinkle the tops with lime zest and coconut.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cookies. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Julie from Lemon Peony.
Nutrition Facts
Key Lime Cookies
Serving Size
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
220
mg
9
%
Potassium
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
49
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
29
g
32
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
385
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
