Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our delightful St. Patrick’s Day Lime Crinkle Cookies! Bursting with refreshing citrus flavor and a vibrant green hue, these cookies are the perfect treat for your holiday festivities or any spring gathering. Their soft, chewy texture and festive charm will impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and fun to enjoy, this recipe is a must-try for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to indulge in these zesty delights that will brighten up your celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in egg, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and optional green food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in powdered sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg