Zesty Lime Cookies Treat

Zesty Lime Cookies bring a tangy spin on traditional sugar cookies with their vibrant lime punch and pillowy, soft bite. Finished with a tangy lime drizzle, these treats work great for summer parties, afternoon snacks, or as a tasty surprise for anyone who loves citrus flavors. They're quick to whip up and packed with zing—you'll want to make them for every get-together.

• Unsalted butter: ½ cup, at room temperature, giving these cookies their melt-in-your-mouth quality.
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup, providing the sweet foundation.
• Cream of tartar: ¼ tsp, helping create that soft, chewy middle.
• Baking soda: ¼ tsp, for just the right amount of lift.
• Salt: ¼ tsp, to wake up all the flavors.
• Egg: 1 large, binding everything together.
• Vanilla extract: ½ tsp, adding warmth to the background notes.
• Lime zest and juice: From 1 lime, delivering that fresh punch.
• All-purpose flour: 1½ cups, forming the cookie base.
• Green food coloring: 1-2 drops (optional), for a fun pop of color.
• Melted butter: 1 tbsp (for glaze), making the topping silky.
• Lime juice: Juice of 1 lime (for glaze), giving the topping its zing.
• Powdered sugar: ¼-⅓ cup (for glaze), sweetening the tart lime.

Step 1:

Beat the room temperature butter with sugar in a big bowl until it looks fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Step 2:

Throw in your salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Mix everything well.

Step 3:

Mix in the egg, vanilla, lime juice, and all that fragrant lime zest until everything's blended nicely.

Step 4:

Slowly add your flour and green coloring if you're using it. Once you've got a nice dough, stick it in the fridge for 2 hours to chill out.

Step 5:

Get your oven hot at 375°F. Roll small tablespoon-sized dough balls and coat them in sugar.

Step 6:

Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment, keeping some room between them. Bake until you see just a bit of golden color on the edges, around 8-10 minutes.

Step 7:

While they're still warm, mix up your glaze with the butter, lime juice, and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle this tasty mixture over your cookies.

Step 8:

Let them cool completely before you dig in.

• Keep your cookies fresh in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
• Try adding some extra lime zest on top or colorful sprinkles for parties.

• Don't use bottled lime juice—fresh limes make these cookies taste way better.
• The time in the fridge helps your cookies stay puffy instead of spreading too much.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Try adding a tiny bit of salt to your glaze—it'll make the lime flavor pop even more.
• These cookies taste amazing with a cold glass of lemonade or hot cup of tea.

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