If you've ever wished to have the flavors of key lime pie in a snack-sized package, this key lime cookies recipe is for you. It has that fresh lime flavor you love in a simple butter cookie that's quick and easy to make.
Instructions
1
Make the cookie dough
2
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and confectioner’s sugar until it’s light and fluffy, then beat in the lime zest and vanilla. In a second bowl thoroughly whisk together the flour and cornstarch, then gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
3
Bake the cookies
4
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass in sugar and use it to flatten the balls to an even ¼-inch thickness, dipping the glass in sugar again as needed to keep it from sticking. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are light brown. Remove the cookies from the pan to a wire rack, and allow them to cool completely.
5
Glaze the cookies
6
In a small bowl, mix the confectioner’s sugar with the lime juice and zest to make a smooth glaze. Brush it over the cookies, then let them stand until the glaze has set. If you wish, you can decorate the cookies with green decorating gel just before serving them.
