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Key Lime Cookies

Delicious Key Lime Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Totally Irresistible

Irresistibly soft and chewy Key Lime Cookies that capture the essence of a classic key lime pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour 1:1 blend with xanthan gum for best results
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for rising
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt enhances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter or vegan baking stick adds richness
  • 1 cups granulated sugar sweetens and complements tartness
  • 0.5 cups sweetened condensed milk or sweetened condensed coconut milk for vegan
  • 4 key limes key lime zest provides vibrant flavor
  • 8 key limes key lime juice fresh juice is best
  • 0.75 cups gluten-free graham crackers chopped into small pieces
For Topping
  • 0.5 cups graham cracker chunks for crunch
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese glaze for drizzling on top

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare ingredients by zesting and juicing 8 key limes; chop ¾ cup of graham crackers.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: gluten-free flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine creamed mixture with sweetened condensed milk, zest, and juice.
  5. Incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients and gently fold in chopped graham crackers.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F. Scoop dough, flatten into discs, and roll in key lime sugar.
  8. Bake cookies in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then add graham cracker chunks and glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh key lime juice and zest for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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