How about that title!! Can you believe I'm posting a citrus recipe that does not have lemon in it?! My good friend Holly - one of my faithful taste testers, blog readers and fellow baseball mom - requested a key lime dessert. And she has perfect timing because I am still cranking out citrus inspired desserts like they're going out of style!
Like these key lime shortbread bites with key lime glaze ... Yep, you're going to want to {taste this}!!
These are not a super sweet cookie ... buttery with a tangy little zip and they would be a great way to end a rich meal, serve with coffee or add to a Spring Time buffet or party table. Oh go on ... make a batch! Do you really need an excuse to bake cookies?
Coming up this week? A sweet Spring table and another citrus recipe that makes a great homemade gift! Stay tuned and see you soon!
Key Lime Shortbread Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 30
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Get a burst of sweet and citrus with these delicious Key Lime Shortbread Cookies topped with a Key Lime Glaze!
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in lime juice and peel.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt and add gradually to creamed mixture.
- Stir in the nuts (if you use them)
- Chill dough one hour before preparing to bake.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll dough into 1 - 1 ½ inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone.
- Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned - about 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks while you make the key lime glaze.
- For the glaze, stir together ingredients and drizzle over your cookies.
- Allow the glaze to set (if you can wait that long) and store in an air tight container.
Keywords: key lime shortbread, key lime glaze
Nicola says
I have several limes sat in the fridge at home just waiting to be made into these cookies! Keep the citrus-themed recipes coming - I love them.
Sarah Carletti says
They look wonderful. I love lime!
suzyhomemaker says
I love shortbread. These look so yummy. I am definitely pinning this one.
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
they sound great, and like a nice twist on an old favorite.
SayNotSweetAnne says
I freaking love lime. Like, seriously, probably more than I should. And lemon. And shortcake... so you can see why this most just looks AMAZING! Someday soon I'll work up the energy to actually bake something- great job! Oh, and I'd be honored if you had the time to stop by my debut episode of Sweet Sharing Monday (weekly party w features!) - http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday/
Cranberry Morning says
Don't those look amazing!! Love lime. Found you on Creative Princess. 🙂
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says
Love key lime! I would love to make these for my daughter's birthday party in June. Great idea!
Balancing says
oh my - bring on the calories - they look awesome!
Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says
Those sound AMAZING!!! YUM! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
Jill
Missy Shay says
These look delicious! I'm pinning this recipe!
Anita Stafford says
These cookies sound great, I have good luck with taste of home recipes!
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
Ok... I am sold. I am making these this week!!!! I have to! yummmy! Thanks for sharing and I will let you know how I them- which I am sure that I will! 🙂
Heather @ A Cupcake Love Affair says
I love shortbread and these sound perfect for summer! Found you through Bubbly Nature Creations!! 🙂
Heather
www.cupcakeloveaffair.blogspot.com
Nicole says
Wow, just the title sounds delicious!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
I love it "Vacation in a cookie" how perfect and the cookies sound yummy!
Winnie says
I'd really like to taste these cookies!
It's a bit hard to get lime here and I'm so curious about these cookies
Joan@chocolateandmore says
I love the idea of using limes, still, tangy but with that tiny twist. Will have to give these a try.
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Oh my goodness... this looks so amazing! I love anything shortbread, key lime, with glaze, so this is the bomb! Thanks so much for sharing!
Take care,
Trish
ps. I just read your little blurb about leaving comments... too funny! I am so glad that I am awesome, and pretty, and smell good! I have to say that the other moms at school drop-off in the morning might disagree! 🙂
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
Oooo yum! I love key lime anything... Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Six Sisters says
These cookies look so yummy! We are so happy to have you link up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back!! -The Sisters
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Yum, these sound so delicious. Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?
cupsbykim says
So glad you stopped by Sweet & Simple Sunday, just wanted to let you know you are one of my features this week!!
Recipes We Love says
Oh MY YUM.... I wish I had this RIGHT NOW
Anonymous says
Yummy, just making these now for a morning tea tomorrow 🙂 I tried a bit of the glaze as I was making it and can definitely confirm that they are a vacation in a cookie! Thanks for a great recipe!
Anonymous says
ive made these twice now! Everyone loves them! i added more juice and zest to the actual cookies this time. It just tastes a little better (besides i had extra). thanks SO much!(:
keri @ shaken together says
YAY!! Thanks for letting me know that you made and loved a shaken together recipe!! Totally just made my day 🙂
Anonymous says
I'm a type 1 diabetic and I do all of the cooking in my house, but I took pity on my family for having to follow my diet and made these just as you directed. Though I didn't try them myself, I can tell you everyone absolutely loved them and the whole batch lasted about half an hour. Thank you!
keri @ shaken together says
You just made my day! I'm so glad your family enjoyed these!!
Anonymous says
Made a second batch with splenda. Found my new treat!
C Wilson says
R: Using Splenda - was this the baking formula or from the pkt?
I'm diabetic, myself, and have some key lime juice & zest to use up, so this is most helpful - will make a double batch, so I can have some on hand to bake off, during the holidays, thank you!
Kim Kinney says
Absolutely delicious! Thank you for this recipe =)
Jess says
Does using whole wheat flour vs. regular flour change the texture or taste of these cookies?
Keri says
Hi Jess - I haven't baked these cookies with whole wheat flour, so I can't say for sure. If you try it, I would love to hear how they came out!
Nikki says
Hmm. I just made these (they're in the oven now) and I didn't get anywhere near 2-2 1/2 dozen. I only got sixteen. I wonder if my cookies are too big?
Daphne says
Hello readers! Has anyone out there actually MADE these cookies? If so, please comment on the actual results. Looking forward to those reviews! 🙂
Daphne says
Ah-HA! There they are.... tried and true. Now I'm anxious to bake a batch...TODAY!! 🙂
barb says
These are amazing!! Can you bake ahead and freeze??
Jennifer says
These cookies taste delicious. The icing is a must because the cookies alone need a little something. The powdered sugar makes them VERY delicate and difficult to pick up without breaking. I tried cooking a little more, raising and lowering the temp and time a bit, and they were still quite prone to breaking. Next time I will use granulated sugar to see if that helps give them a little strength. All in all, still a delightful cookie.
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