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Soft Lime Sugar Cookies

Soft Lime Sugar Cookies

These tender sugar cookies are brightened with fresh lime juice and zest, offering a soft center and subtly crisp edges in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 124
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • lime zest zest of 2 limes
Finishing
  • extra granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

Dry Ingredients
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Wet Ingredients
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice; beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Finishing
  1. Portion the dough into 1½ tablespoon balls. Roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat.
  2. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  4. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 20 minutes helped me achieve perfect shape every time.
Rolling the balls in extra sugar before chilling gave a sparkly, glossy finish.
Freezing shaped dough worked great for make-ahead baking; bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the time.