Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with vibrant and delicious Lime Crinkle Cookies! These delightful treats are not only visually stunning with their bright green hue but also packed with refreshing lime flavor that will invigorate your taste buds. Their soft, chewy texture and sugary coating make them an irresistible choice for festive gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying at home. With this easy recipe, you can create a batch of these zesty cookies to share with family and friends, making your celebration even more special!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg