I first had these cookies in college and have yet find anything close! These tiny key limes pack a delicious tart punch and when added to soft sugar cookies rolled in coarse sugar, you have a winning combination. A must try!

Ingredients

1 cup butter

1  1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 tbsp. key lime juice

zest of 2-3 key limes

3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup course sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Beat butter and sugar on high for three minutes in an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add the egg, vanilla, key lime juice, and lime zest.

5. Gradually add the flour mixuture, 1/2 cup at a time, until combined.

6. If the dough is soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes.

7. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out 2 tbsp cookies and roll in coarse sugar.

8. Bake for 14 minutes.

Makes 45 cookies

We used the Chef'n Freshforce Lime Juicer and Wilson Sugar Sprinkles!