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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. On low speed, mix in the egg yolk, lime juice and zest until incorporated.
4
Add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. The dough will be very crumbly. Using your hands, knead the dough gently until it comes together and forms a ball.
5
Roll the dough into 1″ sized balls and place 1″ apart on the prepared baking sheets.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Check for doneness after 15 minutes, as oven temperatures do vary.
7
Place the baking sheet on a wire rack. While the cookies are still warm, roll them in the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar until well coated, and place back on the baking sheet to cool completely. It's a good idea to sift any remaining powdered sugar over the tops of the cookies for storing. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Fresh Key Lime Selection 🍋Choose heavier key limes that feel full of juice and use them immediately after juicing for maximum acidity and flavor impact in your dough.
- Zest Before Juicing 🟢Always zest your key limes before cutting and juicing them, as the fruit becomes harder to handle once it's been halved.
- Chill Dough for Shape Control ❄️Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar to prevent spreading and achieve perfectly defined, tender cookies with crispy edges.
- Double Coat Powdered Sugar 🤍Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar immediately after baking, then roll again in fresh powdered sugar once cooled for a luxurious, thick, snowy coating.
- Acidic Balance with Baking Soda 🧪Add a pinch of baking soda to your dry ingredients to neutralize key lime's acidity and enhance the cookies' tenderness and rise.
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