{"id":349127,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/key-lime-butter-cookies\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T13:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T18:56:09","slug":"key-lime-butter-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/key-lime-butter-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Lime Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/key-lime-cream-pie\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/key-lime-cream-pie\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">key lime pie<\/a>, you\u2019ll love this key lime cookie recipe. It\u2019s a basic butter cookie with a tender crumb but with the added tang of lime in both the cookie and the glaze.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re delicate, not too sweet and they come together quickly. Better yet, because they keep well at room temperature or in the freezer, you can keep them on hand for whenever a craving strikes.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Lime Cookie Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_1-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Ingredients for key lime cookies\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Although you can use other fats to make cookies\u2014margarine and shortening are both common options, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlmag.com\/longform\/chefs-holiday-recipes-tyler-davis-cookies-hot-chocolate\/\" data-name=\"www.stlmag.com\/longform\/chefs-holiday-recipes-tyler-davis-cookies-hot-chocolate\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"nofollow\">chicken fat<\/a> (!) was an old-school farmhouse staple\u2014butter\u2019s rich flavor and mouthfeel make it the go-to option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners&#8217; sugar:<\/strong> Confectioners&#8217; sugar gives cookies an extra-fine texture when used in place of regular granulated sugar. It also sweetens and thickens the tangy lime glaze that makes the cookies special.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lime zest:<\/strong> Fresh lime zest gives the cookies a fresh lime flavor and it also appears in the intensely lime-flavored glaze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla:<\/strong> Vanilla is such a fundamental flavor in baking that we notice when it\u2019s left out. Here it plays a supporting role behind the lime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour:<\/strong> All-purpose flour is the main ingredient in most cookies, including these, giving them structure and crispness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cornstarch:<\/strong> Adding cornstarch to all-purpose flour makes it similar to pastry flour by lowering the amount of gluten-forming protein in the dry ingredients. It helps give the cookies a distinctively tender crumb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> The granulated sugar in this recipe is a bit player, used to keep the cookie dough from sticking to the bottom of the glass tumbler you\u2019ll use to flatten the cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lime juice:<\/strong> Ideally you\u2019d include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/key-lime-vs-lime\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/key-lime-vs-lime\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">key lime<\/a> juice in these cookies, because it\u2019s especially tart and aromatic, but if regular lime juice is all you\u2019ve got the cookies will still taste fine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green decorating gel:<\/strong> This is optional, but you can use it to decorate the finished cookies if you wish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the cookie dough<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_3-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Make the dough for key lime cookies\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and confectioner\u2019s sugar until it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Bake the cookies<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_5-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Bake the key lime cookies\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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 \u00bc-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.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Glaze the cookies<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_6-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Make the key lime cookie glaze\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>In a small bowl, mix the confectioner\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_8-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Key lime cookies are a zesty, exciting cookie to make anytime.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2034884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_9.jpg?resize=1%2C1\" alt=\"Key lime cookies are a zesty, exciting cookie to make anytime.\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Key Lime Cookie Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swap the lime for lemon:<\/strong> Replacing the lime juice and zest with lemon juice and zest is a quick and easy alternative, if you like the basic cookie but want to change things up a little. If you use the decorating gel, switch from green to yellow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make orange cookies instead:<\/strong> This is another easy option, though orange juice is less intense. Go ahead and use the orange zest, but instead of plain orange juice use the condensed frozen kind (let it thaw first). Alternatively, use three teaspoons of orange juice and one of lemon, which gives you the orange flavor but gains the assertive tanginess the cookies need from the addition of lemon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn them into sandwich cookies:<\/strong> Spread half of the cookies with lime curd (use your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-lemon-curd\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-lemon-curd\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">lemon curd recipe<\/a>, and substitute lime juice and zest), and then top them with the rest of the cookies, to double down on lime goodness. Any good buttercream recipe with a bit of lime juice and zest added also works as a filling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Key Lime Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>If you expect to eat the cookies while they\u2019re fresh-baked (it\u2019s hard not to) they\u2019ll last a couple of days in an old-school cookie jar. They\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">keep better<\/a> in a cookie tin or food storage container with a tight-fitting lid that keeps the air out. Put a sheet of wax paper or parchment between each layer of cookies so you won\u2019t mar the glaze or have them stick together.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will the key lime cookies last?<\/h3>\n<p>Cookies in general are at their best within the first three days if they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-store-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-store-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">stored properly<\/a> in an airtight container. Shortbread <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-do-cookies-last\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-do-cookies-last\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">butter cookies<\/a> such as this key lime cookie recipe are more durable because they don\u2019t contain eggs, and will stay fresh for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I freeze this key lime cookie recipe?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/things-to-know-about-freezing-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/things-to-know-about-freezing-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">freeze well<\/a> at several stages. You can mix up the dough, press it into a disc, and freeze it in an airtight freezer bag for later baking. You can also make and flatten the cookies, freeze them on a sheet, and then bag them or move them to a freezer-safe container. That way you can bake as few as one or two when the mood strikes. You can also freeze the finished cookies, though it\u2019s best to leave them unglazed until they\u2019re thawed or the glaze will attract condensation as it thaws and become sticky.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Lime Cookies Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2040258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_9-key-lime-cookie.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\" Key Lime Cookie\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Laura Scherb for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I use a different kind of icing?<\/h3>\n<p>The simple glaze using confectioner\u2019s sugar is perfectly serviceable, but feel free to use whichever icing recipe you\u2019re comfortable with and jazz it up with lime juice and zest. Occasionally you might want something that veers into pure self-indulgence: Adding lime zest and juice to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-cheese-frosting\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-cheese-frosting\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cream cheese frosting<\/a> or a rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-buttercream\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-buttercream\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">French buttercream<\/a> will definitely scratch the itch when those days roll around.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I just use cake or pastry flour instead of mixing all-purpose with cornstarch?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, absolutely. The flour and cornstarch here add up to 2 cups, and you can use 2 cups of cake or pastry flour instead if you keep those in your pantry. They aren\u2019t always interchangeable with all-purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio, but in a recipe such as this, the difference between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/different-types-of-flour-and-when-to-use-them\/#cake-flour-and-pastry-flour\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/different-types-of-flour-and-when-to-use-them\/#cake-flour-and-pastry-flour\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">types of flour<\/a> won\u2019t be significant.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I just roll and cut the dough instead of making balls and flattening them?<\/h3>\n<p>This is a soft and delicate dough, so you\u2019ll find that trying to roll it is more effort than it\u2019s worth. It will stick to your work surface and rolling pin, and dusting those with flour to keep the dough from sticking will make the cookies tough. If you want to make your cookies quickly and efficiently, do what the professionals do: use a scoop called a \u201cdisher.\u201d You\u2019ve probably seen them used for ice cream; they\u2019re the kind with a thumb lever or a squeeze handle that ejects the food from the scoop. They come in a range of sizes, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gygiblog.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/12\/food-disher-sizing\/\" data-name=\"www.gygiblog.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/12\/food-disher-sizing\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"nofollow\">#100 disher<\/a> is just over an inch in diameter. Using one of those to make the balls of cookie dough is faster and more consistent than doing it with a spoon from your drawer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;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&#8217;s quick and easy to make.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2034869,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,304423,306027,304328,304288,305487,304430,304338,304515,307104,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,307201,304268,304558,324623,303994,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,308821,308988,311758,308984,308481,259620,310796,308830,308992,308880,310155,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,310250,259483,308910,309177,308528,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343387],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Sugar Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/sugar-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sugar-Cookies_exps4249_BOS2930251C11_27_1b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Key Lime 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It has that fresh lime flavor you love in a simple butter cookie that's quick and easy to make.","recipeIngredient":["1 cup butter, softened","1\/2 cup confectioners' sugar","1 tablespoon grated lime zest","1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract","1-3\/4 cups all-purpose flour","1\/4 cup cornstarch","Sugar","GLAZE:","1\/2 cup confectioners' sugar","4 teaspoons Key lime or  regular lime juice","1 teaspoon grated lime zest","Green decorating gel, optional"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the cookie dough","text":"Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and confectioner\u2019s sugar until it\u2019s 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.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_3-scaled.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the cookies","text":"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 \u00bc-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.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_5-scaled.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Glaze the cookies","text":"&nbsp; In a small bowl, mix the confectioner\u2019s 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.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PS_TOHD24_151282_LauraScherb_6-scaled.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"3 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Fred Decker"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 84 calories","fatContent":"5g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"14mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"41mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"9g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":3,"reviewCount":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JeJo8337"},"reviewBody":"<p>Oh my\u2026these cookies are so fragrant, yummy and easy to make!  I tried these to see if I wanted to include them in my son\u2019s August wedding celebration\u2026.hands down they are perfect.  Light, summery and melt in your mouth deliciousness.<\/p><p><\/p><p>I consider myself a serious baker\u2026and a bit difficult to please!  Give them a try!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"user4663"},"reviewBody":"<p>These are truely awful tasting. Cookies taste like flour. Break apart easily. The topping is a miss too. I love recipes on this site but this one you will probably be disappointed as I was. There really is little lime smell and taste also. 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