Description
Delightful buttery cookies topped with creamy lime frosting and festive decorations, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Add in the egg, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest while continuing to beat the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, fresh lime juice, and zest for the frosting until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Once the cookies are cool, spread frosting on each cookie and decorate with toppings.
- Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinco de Mayo, cookies, festive desserts, lime, baking
