Key Lime Pie Shortbread Cookies

Name: Key Lime Pie Shortbread Cookies
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 100 g (3½ oz) butter, at room temperature; 50 g (1¾ oz/4 tbsp) granulated sugar; 175 g (6 oz/scant 1¼ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour, plus extra for dusting; 1 tbsp grated lime zest, plus a little extra to serve; pinch of fine sea salt; 150 g (5½ oz/1¼ cups) icing (powdered) sugar; 1½ tbsp lime juice

Preparation info

Makes:
15
cookies

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Part-Time Baker

By Florence Stanton

Published 2024

About

There’s just something about the flavour and smell of lime that I love. This recipe takes classic lime flavours and transforms them into cute cookies. I recommend making these for summery events – they are perfectly light and crisp. They also keep/travel well once the glaze has set.

Ingredients

100 g (3½ oz) butter, at room temperature
50 g (1¾

Cookies
Vegetarian
Summer

Method

Preheat the oven to 130°C fan (150°C/300°F/Gas 2) and line two large baking trays with baking parchment.

Beat the butter in a large bowl for several minutes to soften – this is easiest with a stand mixer or electric handheld whisk. Add the sugar and continue to b