Lime Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Lime Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Zest Of Lime; 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; FOR THE FROSTING:; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Zest Of Lime
2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
FOR THE FROSTING:
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. Note: If you do not have parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, place the dough directly on an ungreased cookie sheet.
2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and lime zest. Rub the sugar and zest together with your hands to combine.
4
Beat butter and sugar/zest mixture together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
5
Slowly beat in the flour mixture on low speed until blended. Dough will be thick.
6
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
7
Bake for 11-13 minutes or until cookies are just set. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Cool completely.
8
To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to a medium bowl and beat until smooth. Add the lime juice and combine well.
9
When cookies are cool, use a knife to ice. Let icing dry before packaging. You will want to share!

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Lime Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting 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 Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

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