Name: Key Lime Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 large egg; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3 teaspoons key lime zest; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting); 1 tablespoon key lime juice; 1 tablespoon milk; ¼ teaspoon vanilla (for frosting); Pinch of salt (optional, for frosting); ½ teaspoon key lime zest (for frosting)

Description

Delightfully chewy cookies infused with the zesty tang of key lime, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 teaspoons key lime zest
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tablespoon key lime juice
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (optional, for frosting)
½ teaspoon key lime zest (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Add the egg to the mixture and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
Stir in the key lime zest.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Using fresh key lime zest enhances flavor. Chill the dough to maintain texture. Consider adding white chocolate chips or macadamia nuts for a fun twist.