I love adding limes to my desserts in the summertime. I wanted something fresh and easy for entertaining, and just had to make a lime cookie. I first came up with this recipe last summer, to celebrate Father’s Day. It took me a few tries to get the lime flavor where I wanted it. My mother-in-law suggested that I also add lime zest to the glaze. That change really made a difference and added the lime punch I was looking for. I literally couldn’t stop eating them. These cookies are an ideal dessert for a summer event. If you want a flavorful and refreshing dessert, try out these cookies. You will not be disappointed. Did I mention, they are super easy to make? I hope you make these cookies a part of your summer 😀
Notes
You can make this dough ahead and keep in the fridge for a few days or even the freezer for at least a few weeks (thaw out ahead of time).
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3 cups all purpose flour (I use unbleached)
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp milk
- zest of 1 lime
- oil for greasing cookie pan
Glaze
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Zest 1 lime and set aside. Sift the flour and baking powder together and then add salt and whisk until combined.
- Place the softened butter and sugar in the mixer and cream them together, by mixing on high (start on low until sugar is incorporated) until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Scrape the bowl as needed throughout this process.
- Add the egg and mix until incorporated, followed by the zest, and then the milk.
- While the mixer is on low, steadily add the flour mixture. Mix until the dough is formed. Place the dough on top of a large sheet of parchment paper. Pat the dough down slightly. Place an equal-sized piece of parchment paper on top. With your roller, roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. The parchment paper on top makes the rolling easier and cuts down on mess. Once rolled, keep the dough covered and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. It is best to keep it flat (a baking sheet works well here).
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and keep the parchment paper underneath. Cut out your shapes and place on a greased baking sheet and in the oven. They should be done in 11-13 minutes, and will be lightly golden on the bottom and just beginning to become light golden around the edges. Place on cooling racks.
- Zest the other lime. Make the glaze, by juicing one lime and adding the juice to the powdered sugar. After the glaze is mixed, stir in the zest. If you want less of a lime taste, skip the zest. Set aside until the cookies are cooled.
- Once the cookies are cooled, paint on the glaze (use a pastry or cake paint brush). You can also add colored sugar or sprinkles to make them more festive. Stored in an airtight container, they will last for several days. They are best the next day.
I am excited to bring these cookies to Fiesta Friday #123 (The co-hosts this week are Margy @ La Petite Casserole and Linda @ La Petite Paniere) and Throwback Thursday #42!
You make such great treats that none could ever ignore Antonia….
You are so sweet Swapna! Thank you 🙂
Those look wonderful, especially because I love lime.
Thank you Peggy! Me too 😀
Love anything lime, it’s my favorite and your cookies are just beautiful.
Thank you Suzanne! Me too, and I can’t get enough lime this time of year 😛
They are looking absolutely delicious 🙂
Thank you Andhra!
You make me want to learn how to bake!! So yummy!!
You’re too funny! Thank you Paula 😀
These sound refreshingly wonderful for a summer treat!
Thanks Karen! They really are perfect for summer 😛
How cute are those little cookies! I could see me overdoing it… getting carried away eating way too many!
Thanks Sadie! I had these little butterfly cutters to use on fondant, and was happy to find another use for them 😀 It is hard not to get carried away! They really are delicious.
I love a citrus flavor in baked goods or anything for that matter. They look yummy!
I do too 😀 Thank you Judi!
Delightful presentation Antonia!! Little cookies in a martini glass!! Love it 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much Linda! They are so refreshing, I had to put them in a glass..lol 😉
They look and sound so good my jaws are salivating!
I tossed out all my flour after receiving a recall notice from the market. It’s time to stock up again!
Haha, thank you Deborah 😀 I usually buy King Arthur, but had bought some Gold Medal a month ago and used it before I heard about the recall. Glad we didn’t get sick!
Me too!!
Thanks! Too many recalls recently…
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Oh My!!!
They are really good Cameron 😉
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A refeshing cookie?!! Sounds wonderful, Antonia 🙂
I know, right? Limes are just wonderful! Thank you Diana!
This is such a lovely, unique idea, Antonia. 🙂
Thank you so much Lynne 😀
Lime is such a refreshing summer flavor Antonia! I love where you’re going with these cookies! I’m bookmarking them so I can use this recipe a little later this summer 🙂 And great tip about making the dough ahead of time and freezing for later use- I’m all about shortcuts!
Aren’t they awesome? I love limes in the summer! Thank you Heather and I hope you enjoy them! I can’t believe it is summer…so excited 😀
What beautiful little cookies. I love the way you’ve served them too. It just makes them ready for a tea party.
Thank you for the kind words Julie 😀
I don’t think I’ve ever had a lime cookie before, but my mouth is drooling thinking about it. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Justine 😀 They are very tasty! Thank you for stopping by!
I totally agree Antonia! I love lemon and lime in Summer recipes (and not only). Your cookies look amazing, both for the nice shape and for the ingredients you used! Thanks a lot for being at FF!
Thank you for the kind words Margy! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy FF 😀
These are so precious and gorgeous – little works of art! I don’t even know if I’d want to eat them, but might just admire them for awhile!!
You are so sweet Mollie, thank you! Have a fantastic weekend!
Oh my these must taste wonderful. Limes equal summer.
Thank you so much Ruth! I hope you are having a nice week 😀
Thanks Antonia. You too, I hope.
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These cookies look mouth-wateringly gorgeous, Antonia. They’re so pretty and dainty, it’s no wonder the kiddies love them! They really look too good to eat.
Thank you Millie! You are so sweet 😀 I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!
These look really tasty! Cookies have always been my favourite recipes. 🙂
Thanks Louise! I love cookies too 😀 I hope you are having a great week!
I adore lime! These cookies are so sweet – love the styling, too 🙂
Me too 😀 Thank you! Have a great rest of your week!
How cute are those?! And I love the addition of lime for summer. Thanks so much for sharing at Throwback Thursday!
Thank you for the kind words Carlee! I hope you are having a nice week!
I love lime and these look so cute as well!
I do too 😀 Thank you Caroline! Have a fabulous end to your week!
Oh I love them!
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful rest of your Thursday 😀
Thank you! Wishing you a great day too!
Thank you 😀
these are so lovely Antonia and I love the flavor!
Thanks Lynn! Have a great weekend!
you too!
Thank you 😀
Just a quick note to say we loved featuring you on Throwback Thursday!! 🙂 You Rocked these cookies!!!
Mollie
Thank you Mollie! I was so happy to see that I was featured, thanks again 😀
These look delectable. And isn’t zest the most amazing?!
Thanks Katie! Yes, I love zest!
I’m so making these Antonia. It is so difficult to spend time in the kitchen now, but for lime sugar cookies I’ll do it, even if I end up baking from the floor — or a short stool to make it easier to open the oven. Summer to me always needs limes, lemons and mint. Add some sugar and you have everything needed for a refreshing day. Now I need a tall glass of mint lemonade before sleep. Thank you my friend.
Thank you Angie! I am so sorry you are having trouble. I hope you enjoy them if you are able to make them 😀 Mint lemonade sounds amazing and so perfect for summer! Have a wonderful week!
Mint lemonade really is wonderful, and since mine is grown indoors I have it all year round. It tastes just as good to me in winter as it does in summer, although hot chocolate is better during winter months than the lemonade, unless I heat it.
I need to grow herbs indoors….that sounds wonderful!
Ooooh, lime is so good! These are super pretty.
Thank you so much! 😀