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key lime cookies

Key Lime Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth, buttery and tart key lime shortbread cookies.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 28 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks room temperature salted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 cups all purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, lime juice and lime zest.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and flour slowly, until combined.
  • Once a dough forms, move to a floured surface and roll out until it's about ½ an inch thick.
  • Cut out circles (you can use a cookie cutter or a glass).
  • Put onto a non-stick pan, and bake for 12 minutes.