Key Lime Shortbread Cookies Recipe
This Key Lime Shortbread Cookies Recipe makes the best shortbread cookies that are not too sweet and have a hint of key lime flavor in the cookies and frosting.
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 3/4 cup (170 g) butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (56 g) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (57 g) confectioners sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) key lime zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 g) key lime juice
For the Frosting:
- 3/4 cup (85 g) confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) key lime zest
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) key lime juice
Instructions
- For the Cookies
- Cream butter, cornstarch, and confectioners sugar until well-combined, not fluffy, about 3 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer.
- Add flour to the butter mixture just until well-combined.
- Add key lime zest and juice. Beat until mixed thoroughly and soft dough is formed.
- Divide dough into halves. Form each half into 1 inch roll.
- Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes or until set. Cookies will not brown.
- Cool completely.
- For the Frosting
- Cream butter and confectioners sugar. Add key lime zest and juice.
- Beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting on tops of cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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