KEY LIME SPRITZ COOKIES

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Make and share this Key Lime Spritz Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 84 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon finely shredded key lime peel or 1 teaspoon lime peel
2 teaspoons key lime juice or 2 teaspoons lime juice
2 1/2 cups flour
coarse sugar (optional)
lime icing (recipe is below) (optional)
green colored crystal sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar, salt and baking powder. Beat until combined.
  • Beat in lime juice and egg.
  • Beat in flour (if the dough gets too stiff, continue combining with a wooden spoon).
  • Stir in lime peel.
  • Place unchilled dough in cookie press and form shapes one inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Top with coarse sugar, if desired.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes until edges are firm but not brown.
  • Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • If desired, drizzle with Lime Icing and let stand 20 minutes or until set, or dip cookies in icing and top with green sugar.
  • LIME ICING: Stir together 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice and 2-3 teaspoons of milk to make a drizzling consistency. Tint with green food coloring if you like. Makes about 1/3 cup.

M usaMa KurDi
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I love key lime pie, so I know I'll love these cookies. Can't wait to try them!


Keshob Saha
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These cookies sound delicious! I'm definitely going to make them for my next party.


Daniela Ambriz Ambriz
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I'm not a huge fan of lime, but these cookies look so good that I'm willing to give them a try.


Country kyss Kreations
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I've been wanting to try a key lime cookie recipe and this one looks perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Muhammadnawaz Awan
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These cookies look so delicious! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my to-bake list.


Keith Walker
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I'm always looking for new cookie recipes and these definitely fit the bill! Can't wait to give them a try.


Ceniyah
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These cookies are the perfect summer treat! I love the bright lime flavor.


Bitu Yared
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I can't believe how easy these cookies were to make. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Mazafr Dogqr
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they still have a nice flavor.


Alison Carvajal
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These cookies cracked a bit while baking, but they still tasted delicious. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Zahid Marri
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My kids loved these cookies and they're so easy to make. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


lily Roae
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I've never been a fan of key lime desserts, but these cookies changed my mind! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mujahid Sajid
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These cookies are so easy to make and the flavor payoff is incredible. Best key lime cookies I've ever had.


Shahzaib Cheema
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I made these for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Manda Winsome
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These lime spritz cookies were a hit with my family. They have a wonderful texture and flavor. I love how the lime zest brightens up the cookies and gives them a unique flavor.


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