Description
Lime Sugar Cookies are a refreshing twist on classic sugar cookies, bursting with zesty lime flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for summer treats or citrus lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for a crunchier texture and visual appeal.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Add extra lime zest or a few drops of lime extract for more citrus flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw and warm cookies in the oven for a few minutes to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lime sugar cookies, chewy lime cookies, citrus sugar cookies, easy lime cookies, summer cookies