Key Lime Stars

Vegetarian
Health score
24%
Key Lime Stars
160 min.
1
3106kcal

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If you're eager to indulge in a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, look no further than these heavenly Key Lime Stars! Ideal for any occasion, this vegetarian recipe brings a burst of citrus flavor to your palate, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. The combination of luscious Key lime juice and zest gives these cookies a refreshing tang, while the buttery base ensures a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have your guests coming back for more.

Perfectly shaped as twinkling stars, these cookies are not only a feast for your taste buds but also for your eyes. They’re versatile enough to serve as a lunchbox surprise, dessert at dinner, or even a sweet gift for friends and family. With the vibrant green of lime zest dusted on top, their aesthetic appeal is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and ease of preparation. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you’re on your way to creating a batch of zesty delights that promise culinary satisfaction. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in an airtight container for later, these Key Lime Stars are destined to become a favorite. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and make some magic in the kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons key lime juice 
  • tablespoon lime zest 
  • tablespoon lime zest 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sanding sugar white
  • serving wax and parchment paper 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in 1 Tbsp. Key lime zest and juice until blended.
  2. Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  3. Divide dough in half; flatten each into a disk.
  4. Roll each disk to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 sheets of wax paper.
  5. Transfer dough, in wax paper, to a baking sheet; chill 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 35
  7. Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, remove top wax paper; cut with a 2-inch star-shaped cutter, rerolling dough scraps once.
  8. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Stir together white sanding sugar and 1 Tbsp. lime zest.
  9. Sprinkle cookies with sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  10. Bake at 350 for 14 to 16 minutes or until tips of stars just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3106kcal
Protein3.98%
Fat53.62%
Carbs42.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
375.09
Glycemic Load
172.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.187391239664%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.66mg
Hesperetin
7.85mg
Naringenin
0.52mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3105.83kcal
155.29%
Fat:186.98g
287.66%
Saturated Fat:117.12g
731.99%
Carbohydrates:332.62g
110.87%
Net Carbohydrates:324.55g
118.02%
Sugar:113.58g
126.2%
Cholesterol:488.05mg
162.68%
Sodium:1864.86mg
81.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.21g
62.43%
Vitamin B1:2.23mg
148.68%
Selenium:98.38µg
140.54%
Folate:526.46µg
131.61%
Vitamin A:5693.73IU
113.87%
Manganese:1.93mg
96.5%
Vitamin B2:1.5mg
87.95%
Vitamin B3:16.77mg
83.83%
Iron:13.38mg
74.36%
Phosphorus:386.88mg
38.69%
Vitamin E:5.53mg
36.85%
Fiber:8.07g
32.27%
Copper:0.43mg
21.5%
Magnesium:70.08mg
17.52%
Calcium:165.36mg
16.54%
Vitamin K:16.99µg
16.18%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.45%
Vitamin C:12.7mg
15.4%
Zinc:2.23mg
14.84%
Potassium:407.39mg
11.64%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.36%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.43%
Source:My Recipes