Delicious cookies filled with a sweet and tangy key lime pie filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:32 minutes
Yield:12 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon key lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon key lime juice (for filling)
½ teaspoon lime zest (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and lime zest to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth. This will be your filling.
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center, then fold the dough over to seal it. Roll it into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of sea salt to the filling.
You can substitute the key lime juice with regular lime juice if key limes are not available.
For a fun twist, consider adding white chocolate chips to the cookie dough for extra sweetness.