Key Lime Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Key Lime Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Dough; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; For the filling; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon key lime zest, finely grated; 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

For the Dough
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
For the filling
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon key lime zest, finely grated
3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Add yolks and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour and salt until combined. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3
Make the Filling: Whisk sugar, flour and eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in lime zest, juice and salt.
4
Roll balls of dough using 2 teaspoons dough for each. Place 1 inch apart on parchment lined baking sheets. With the handle of a wooden spoon, press gently in the center of each to creat an indentation.
5
Bake for 10 minutes. Press centers if indentation loses definition.
6
Spoon filling into centers. Bake until cookies are light brown around edges, 6-8 minutes.
7
Let cool on wire racks.
8
Cookies will keep, covered, for up to 2 days.
9
Just before serving dust with confectioner's sugar.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Dough, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 large egg yolks, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Key Lime Thumbprints

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