Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a burst of flavor and color by making these delightful St. Patrick’s Day Lime Crinkle Cookies! These vibrant green cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with zesty lime goodness, making them an ideal treat for parties or family gatherings. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can whip up these festive delights in no time. The bright appearance and refreshing taste will surely impress your guests and elevate your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg