Bring a tangy twist to your dessert with these Zesty Lime Sugar Cookies, where the fresh zing of lime meets the classic sweetness of sugar cookies, creating a treat that's as refreshing as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp lime zest, freshly grated (from about 3 regular or 6 key limes)
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar (organic preferred in the US)
- 0.57 cups (130g) vegan butter, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp (40g) vegan Greek-style yogurt or regular unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt
- 4 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions:
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, rub the lime zest into the sugar with your fingertips.
- Reserve ¼ cup of this lime-sugar mix in a small bowl for later.
- To the rest of the lime sugar, add the vegan butter and whip until light and fluffy. Blend in the vegan yogurt and lime juice.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients to form your cookie dough. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Scoop and roll the dough into 12 balls (about 50g each). Roll each ball in the reserved lime sugar and place on the cookie sheets, spaced out.
- Bake for 10 minutes. For perfectly round cookies, use a large cookie cutter to round off the edges immediately after baking.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
These Zesty Lime Sugar Cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, ideal for a unique snack or a charming addition to any dessert table. Enjoy their luscious lime flavor and soft, sugary texture with each bite!
