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Soft and chewy Key Lime Pie Cookies with a graham cracker base and lime glaze.

Key Lime Pie Cookies

Delicious and easy-to-make cookies that capture the tangy flavor of key lime pie without the fuss of a whole pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best results.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest Can use key lime or regular.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs Optional for topping.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened Optional for a creamy texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and lighter in color.
  3. Mix in the egg, then add lime zest and lime juice.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine with the wet mixture until no dry flour remains.
Baking
  1. Scoop dough into small balls and place them on the prepared tray, leaving room for spreading.
  2. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  3. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
  2. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs if desired and let the glaze set for about 20 minutes.

Notes

These cookies taste even better the next day as the lime settles into the cookie. Store in an airtight container for best results.