Lime Sugar Cookies

If Key lime pie and sugar cookies had a baby. My lime sugar cookies are thick and chewy with a subtle lime flavor.

This is such a fun and unique summer cookie recipe!

While you’re here, be sure to check out my Iced Orange Loaf and Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls.

INGREDIENTS

• Butter – I always bake with unsalted butter and add the salt in separately for more control of the flavor.
• Sugar – By mixing the sugar and lime zest first, we are releasing the oils in the lime and enhancing the lime flavor.
• 2 Limes – Make sure to zest your limes before juicing them.
• Egg – 1 large egg was used in this recipe.
• Vanilla – Balances the lime flavor.
• Flour – I used all-purpose flour.
• Baking soda and baking powder – Used to help the cookies rise and make them thick.
• Salt – Enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST LIME SUGAR COOKIES

1. Zest your limes. Combine the zest and sugar with your hands to help release the oils in the zest. Reserve 1/4 cup of the lime sugar for coating the dough later.
2. Cream together the lime sugar and butter. Then mix in the egg, vanilla, and lime juice.
3. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined.
4. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Roll the dough balls in the reserved lime sugar until fully coated.
5. Chill the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350F.
6. On a lined baking sheet, bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes. The edges should be slightly brown.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. These cookies can also be frozen for several months and reheated in the oven or microwave when you crave a sweet treat!

Lime Sugar Cookies

4 from 3 votes

Recipe by Abbey

Servings

10

Cookies

Time

1

hour 

Cook Mode

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 1 1/4 cup sugar

• Zest of 2 limes

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 3/4 cups flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Zest your limes. Combine the zest and sugar with your hands to help release the oils in the zest. Reserve 1/4 cup of the lime sugar for coating the dough later.
• Cream together the lime sugar and butter. Then mix in the egg, vanilla, and lime juice.
• Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined.
• Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Roll the dough balls in the reserved lime sugar until fully coated.
• Chill the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes. While chilling, preheat the oven to 350F.
• On a lined baking sheet, bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes. The edges should be slightly brown.