Go Back
Lime Glazed Sugar Cookies

Lime Glazed Sugar Cookies

The ultimate cookie experience! Lime Glazed Sugar Cookies are light, refreshing, and bursting with zesty flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth and brighten your day. Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1-1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons Lime Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios optional

Equipment

  • Parchment Paper Sheets
  • Cookie Scoop – 1 Tablespoon
  • Quarter Sheet Pans

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer add granulated sugar, unsalted butter, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times while mixing.
  3. Add in the fresh lime juice and large egg. Mix until combined.
  4. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  5. Let the dough rest for an hour in the fridge.
  6. Shortly before baking preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare baking sheets with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop out 2 tablespoon balls of dough and place on your prepared baking sheets. Leave 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Place into the oven for 6 minutes, remove, flatten cookies to 1/4 inch thick with the bottom of a glass, and add back to the oven to bake for another 6 minutes.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and lime zest and glaze the tops of the cookies.
  10. If the glaze is too thick add more lime juice. If the glaze is too thin add more powdered sugar.
  11. Top with chopped pistachios if desired.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Tip 2: Freeze any leftovers in a single layer for up to three months.
  • Tip 3: Pair them with a refreshing drink like iced tea.
  • Tip 4: Experiment with different citrus glazes.
  • Tip 5: Use fresh limes for the best flavor in your cookies.