Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and flavorings: Beat in the egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to form a soft dough.
- Chill dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Shape and coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar so they are fully coated.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the tops have cracked but remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: These lime crinkle cookies are perfect for gifting, parties, or a refreshing citrus treat anytime.
Notes
- Be sure to chill the dough; it helps prevent spreading and makes rolling easier.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- For a stronger lime taste, add an extra teaspoon of lime zest.
- If dough is too sticky, refrigerate longer or lightly flour your hands when shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
