Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the lime juice and zest, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra tangy flavor, add more lime zest.
- Reduce sugar for a less sweet cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Key Lime, Cheesecake, Cookies, Dessert, Easy Recipe