Key Lime Cookie Recipe

The first pie I ever made was a key lime pie. I remember following the recipe on the back of the key lime juice bottle. I think I ate more of the meringue than what actually ended up on the pie. Ever since that moment, I’ve had a love for that sweet and tart flavor. Please enjoy this little sample of that delicious combination.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
  • 1 Cup Butter, softened
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 2 TBSP Key Lime Juice
  • 3 TBSP Key Lime Zest

Directions:

  1. Whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in key lime juice and zest. Mix in flour mixture just until combined.
  3. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  6. Scoop out cookie dough (about 1½ tablespoons) and form into a ball.
  7. Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 17-19 minutes or just until tops begin to turn golden.
  8. Remove and promptly sift lots of powdered sugar over the top of the cookies. Let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheets before moving.
  9. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.