Lime Sugar Cookies

Lime Sugar Cookies
1500 min.
36
63kcal

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Looking for a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Our Lime Sugar Cookies are the perfect solution! These scrumptious cookies combine the zesty flavor of fresh lime with the comforting sweetness of sugar, resulting in a cookie that is both refreshing and indulgent. Each bite delivers a light, buttery texture with a burst of citrus that’s sure to brighten your day.

What makes these cookies truly special is their versatile appeal—they can be enjoyed as a light dessert after a meal or served during gatherings with friends and family. With a recipe that yields 36 delightful cookies, you're sure to have plenty to share (or keep all to yourself, we won't judge!). Featuring just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of tang, they are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer barbecue, holiday celebration, or a cozy night in.

Not only are these Lime Sugar Cookies a treat for your taste buds, but they are also an absolute joy to make! With minimal prep time and using simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, even novice bakers can create a batch of these irresistible delights. Plus, the dough can be prepared in advance, allowing you to bake fresh cookies at a moment's notice. So, grab your baking sheet and let’s whip up a batch of Lime Sugar Cookies that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup lime sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening cold

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Beat together butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons lime sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together over egg mixture, then beat on low speed until just combined.
  2. Form dough into a 10-inch log (2 inches in diameter) on wax paper, then wrap in wax paper. Chill dough until firm, at least 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  4. Remove wax paper and cut log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  5. Bake cookies 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets in batches in middle of oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until pale golden. Immediately transfer with a metal spatula to a rack set over a sheet of wax paper and sprinkle tops with remaining lime sugar. Cool cookies.
  6. • Dough can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, wrapped well in plastic wrap.• Cookies keep in an airtight container at cool room temperature 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein4.08%
Fat39.38%
Carbs56.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.47
Glycemic Load
6.34
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.95217390941537%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.57mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:62.97kcal
3.15%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:1.43g
8.92%
Carbohydrates:9.04g
3.01%
Net Carbohydrates:8.89g
3.23%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:10.18mg
3.39%
Sodium:46.51mg
2.02%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:0.65g
1.31%
Selenium:1.96µg
2.8%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.35%
Folate:8.77µg
2.19%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.77%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.54%
Iron:0.25mg
1.39%
Vitamin A:66.48IU
1.33%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.31%
Phosphorus:10.68mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious