Name: Jalapeno Lime Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 Cookies
Cuisine: American

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January 30, 2026

Jalapeño Lime Shortbread Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and a little spice. The acidity of the lime perfectly balances the heat from the jalapeño, and the sweet glaze adds the perfect touch of sweetness. This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves jalapeños, like me, and for those who want to try something new and different.

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Jalapeno Lime Shortbread Cookies

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F. In a stand mixer, combine the soft butter, lime juice, and sugar.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the dry mixture to the butter, sugar, and chopped jalapeno and mix on low until the dough starts to come together.

Place the dough onto a surface dusted with flour.

The dough will be a little crumbly but try to shape the dough into a log and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap.

Place the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Once the dough is chilled, cut the log into ½-inch slices and place the disks on the cookie sheet.

Cook in the oven for 14-16 minutes or until the bottoms get slightly golden.

In a small bowl mix the remaining confectioners' sugar and lime juice.

Once the cookies are at room temperature use a spoon to glaze the top of the cookies. Finally, sprinkle a little salt on the cookies before the glaze sets.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Jalapeno Heat Control 🌶️
Remove the jalapeno seeds and membranes for a milder heat, or keep them for maximum spiciness - always wear gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation.
Lime Zest Technique 🍋
Grate the lime zest before juicing to maximize flavor intensity, using a microplane or fine grater to capture only the green outer layer and avoid the bitter white pith.
Butter Temperature Trick 🧈
Allow butter to soften at room temperature for exactly 30 minutes before mixing - it should be cool to the touch but easily spreadable for the perfect shortbread texture.
Precise Dough Chilling ❄️
Chill the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and cutting to prevent spreading and ensure clean, crisp edges during baking.
Glaze Application Hack 🎨
Use a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even lime glaze, and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for a gourmet finishing touch.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.