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Creamy Key Lime Pie Sugar Cookies Recipe with Zesty Frosting

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These creamy key lime pie sugar cookies feature a soft, tender sugar cookie base with a zesty, light frosting that captures the iconic key lime pie flavor in a handheld treat. Perfect for gatherings or a cheerful pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: sift the 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add egg and flavorings: beat in the egg, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients: gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Form the cookies: drop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges start to turn light golden. Centers will look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
  8. Cool completely: let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Make the frosting: beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cookies: spread frosting on each cookie using an offset spatula or butter knife. Optionally, sprinkle additional lime zest on top.

Notes

Do not overbake cookies; edges should be lightly golden while centers remain soft. Chill frosting for 10–15 minutes if too soft before spreading. If dough is sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes before shaping. Use fresh lime zest for best flavor. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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