Lime And Black Pepper Cookies Recipe

Name: Lime And Black Pepper Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg, at room temperature; 2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 5 limes); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Confectioner's sugar, for dusting the finished cookies; Black pepper, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 5 limes)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting the finished cookies
Black pepper, to garnish (optional)

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1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the milk, vanilla and egg, and beat over low speed just to incorporate.
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2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, lime zest, baking powder, pepper and salt, breaking up any lumps.
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3. With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
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4. Place dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
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5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the dough log and slice crosswise into cookies one-fourth inch thick. Place the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake until a light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
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6. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack. Dust the cooled cookies lightly with confectioner's sugar (and black pepper, if using).
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Each of 48 cookies: 54 calories; 1 gram protein; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 10 mg. cholesterol; 4 grams sugar; 29 mg. sodium.

668

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Lime And Black Pepper 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.

Lime And Black Pepper Cookies

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