Key Lime Sparkler Cookies Recipe

Name: Key Lime Sparkler Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons key lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon lime oil; 1/8 teaspoon citric acid; 1 large egg; 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup glazing sugar or 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons white edible glitter (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons key lime juice
1/8 teaspoon lime oil
1/8 teaspoon citric acid
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup glazing sugar or 1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons white edible glitter (optional)

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["*citric acid (also known as sour salt) is what gives the cookies their sour bite-if you want less tang, use just a pinch.", "In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, salt, and baking powder till well blended.", "Beat in the lime juice, lime oil, sour salt (citric acid), and the egg.", "Blend in the flour thoroughly.", "Roll the dough into 1"" balls, and place them on lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.", "Bake the cookies in the top third of a preheated 350u00b0F oven for 14 to 16 minutes, until the cookies are browned on the bottom.", "Remove them from the oven, and cool on the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.", "Mix together the sugar coating ingredients in a pan or bag.", "Gently shake and roll the still slightly warm cookies in the sugar till coated. Allow the cookies to cool completely, then repeat, coating again with the sugar.", "(If you're freezing the cookies, you may choose to recoat the cookies in sugar once they've been removed from the freezer, before serving.)."]

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Sparkler Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Sparkler Cookies

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