Key Lime Cookies

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These Key Lime Cookies are soft and tender graham cracker and key lime filled cookies. They’re topped with a sweet and tangy key lime glaze and graham cracker crumbs.

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In a large mixing bowl, zest two key limes directly into the granulated sugar.

Step 1:  

Beat the room temperature butter and lime sugar until well combined. This takes about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.

Step 2:  

On low, beat in the finely crushed graham crackers and egg until smooth and well combined. Mix the flour and salt into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Step 3:  

Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. While the cookies chill, preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C).

Step 4:  

Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes.

Step 5:  

Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes.

Step 6:  

Make the lime glaze for cookies by mixing key lime juice with powdered sugar until well combined. Top each key lime cookie with the lime glaze and crushed graham crackers. 

Step 7:  

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