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Lime Crinkle Cookies

Zesty Lime Crinkle Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Lime Crinkle Cookies combine zesty lime flavor with a soft texture, making them irresistible and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Stir, spoon, and level properly.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for fluffiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Must be at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with cane sugar.
  • Zest of 2 Limes Use zest for best flavor.
  • 2 Large Eggs Best at room temperature.
  • Juice of 2 Limes Fresh preferred for maximum zestiness.
  • As desired Neon Green Food Coloring Optional.
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Use as the first layer.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Coat generously for finish.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, and lime zest until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lime juice and food coloring.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; chill dough if too wet.
  6. Prepare coatings of granulated sugar and powdered sugar in separate bowls.
  7. Roll cookie dough into balls, first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
  8. Bake cookies on prepared sheets for 9-11 minutes, until puffy.
  9. Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Serve and enjoy your delicious Lime Crinkle Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for thicker cookies. Use fresh lime zest for best flavor. Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary.

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