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    Home » Cookies » Key Lime Cookies

    Published: Sep 24, 2014 · Modified: Jun 5, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Key Lime Cookies

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    A few months ago, I received a bag of Key Lime Cookies in the mail. These cookies were amazing, and I was determined to recreate them at home! I started researching how to make Key Lime Cookies, but I cannot buy the key ingredient here in Iowa...key limes!! I figured that others would probably have a hard time finding them as well, so I put them on the back burner.

    These sweet yet tart Key Lime Cookies are sure to be a hit with the entire family

    Then I lucked out, LorAnn Oils offered free samples to the participants of this year's Online BlogCon!! WooHoo, that is the perfect solution. No more searching for key limes...or key lime juice!

    Key Lime Cookies | cookingwithcurls.com | #lorannoils

    I chose Key Lime, Marshmallow (that I used to make Homemade Ding Dongs), and Buttery Sweet Dough - Bakery Emulsion, then anxiously awaited their arrival. Thankfully, these cookies turned out perfectly on the first try. I love it when that happens! 😉

    LorAnn Oils | cookingwithcurls.com

    How to make Key Lime Cookies:

    Start by beating the softened butter until light and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, key lime flavor, and buttery sweet dough bakery emulsion, and beat until well combined.....

    Key Lime Cookies butter cookingwithcurls.com

    Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until thoroughly combined and turns into a soft cookie dough.....

    Key Lime Cookies dough cookingwithcurls.com

    Scoop out with a small cookie scoop, and place on a silpat/parchment lined baking sheet.....

    Key Lime Cookies bake cookingwithcurls.com

    Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.....

    Key Lime Cookies baked cookingwithcurls.com

    Very Carefully, roll cookies in a powdered sugar {they are hot} and place on a wire cooling rack to cool. Once cookies have cooled, roll again in powdered sugar to thoroughly cover.....

    Sweet, tart Key Lime Cookies covered in powdered sugar

    These Key Lime Cookies have the perfect amount of Key Lime punch, without being overpowering. The LorAnn Key Lime Flavor is perfect for adding the right amount of lime flavor, without tasting fake or obnoxious. No "Lemon Pledge" tasting cookies here! 😉

    Key Lime Cookies in a green bowl

    You can purchase Lorann Oils on Amazon {affiliate links} Key Lime - Marshmallow - Buttery Sweet Dough

    more delicious cookie recipes:

    • Grinch Snowball Cookies - pistachios and dried cranberries
    • Classic Snickerdoodle
    • Nicciolata Tea Cakes - chocolate hazelnut
    • Lemon Cookies - gluten-free and no powdered sugar
    • Chocolate Mocha Cookies
    • Russian Tea Cakes

    Enjoy!!

    Sweet, tart Key Lime Cookies covered in powdered sugar

    Key Lime Cookies

    There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day, or with afternoon tea, than these tart and sweet Key Lime Cookies!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: lime, cookies, sugar, recipe, dessert
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 20 Servings
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar separated
    • ½ teaspoon LorAnn Key Lime flavor
    • ¼ teaspoon Buttery Sweet Dough Bakery Emulsion
    • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with silpat/parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
    • Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, key lime flavor, buttery sweet dough emulsion and beat to combine.
    • Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until thoroughly combined and soft dough forms.
    • Scoop dough with a small cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, until bottoms are golden brown.
    • Roll hot cookies in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and place on a wire cooling rack.
    • Roll cooled cookies again in the powdered sugar to thoroughly coat.
    • Store in a sealed container for up to one week.

    Notes

    My cookie scoop is the smallest one that I could find, and is approximately 2 teaspoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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    Comments

    1. Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Lisa these look divine, so cute too, pinning 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm

        Thank you Emily! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      September 24, 2014 at 9:29 am

      These look amazing, Lisa! 🙂 And yes- key limes are a very difficult thing to find year round sometimes unless you live in the South. Thank goodness for this LorAnn Key Lime Oil! Pinned.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm

        I would settle for being able to find them during the summer! Oh well, these were perfect with the key lime oil so I can't complain. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

      September 24, 2014 at 10:45 am

      They look amazing! I would totally want to get some of these in the mail! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm

        Thank you Nancy! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      September 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

      I'm a huge fan of key lime, but I'm the only one in my family who goes gaga for it! Gotta try this recipe, Lisa!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm

        That just means that there's more for you Jamie!! 😉

        Reply
    5. Krissy Allori says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Wow, what I wouldn't give for a couple of those cookies right now.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 24, 2014 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks Krissy! I would gladly give them to you, but I kind of ate them all this past week. 😉

        Reply
    6. marcie says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Key lime is one of my favorite things ever, and I love the sound of that key lime flavor! They're not always in season, so that would be great to have around!

      Reply
    7. Cindy Eikenberg says

      September 25, 2014 at 4:50 am

      Lisa, yum - I just actually bought a few emulsions and now I can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    8. LorAnn Oils says

      September 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      I'm a huge key lime fan as well, but all those tiny limes are a pain to juice! That's why I love using our Natural Key Lime flavor instead! Great idea to add some of the Buttery Sweet Dough Emulsion to the batter - that would balance out the lime flavor nicely.
      There is an oldie, but goodie recipe on our website for Key Lime Cooler Cookies that calls for dusting the finished cookies in a mixture of powdered sugar and citric acid powder (3/4 cup powdered sugar + 1/8 tsp. citric acid). It adds a nice tartness to the cookies. That might be really good on these as well!

      Thanks Lisa - stunning pictures too!

      Reply
    9. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      September 25, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Yumm! I LOVE key lime and these cookies look amazing!

      Reply
    10. Rose says

      September 25, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Where can I purchase these oils and flavors for these recipes.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 26, 2014 at 1:31 am

        IF you click on the links within the post Rose, it will take you to the LorAnn site where you can purchase the oils.

        Reply
    11. tanya says

      September 27, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      Key lime is one of my mosts favorite flavors! I love that you can have that little taste of summer year round with that flavor oil! These are wonderful Lisa!

      Reply

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