We love cookies at our house and summer is just enough reason for me to try a new recipe. This new key lime cookie recipe didn’t disappoint. If you love limes and even if you don’t you just might fall in love with this cookie recipe too. They are light and tangy and the best part is they are quick and easy to put together.

Key Lime Cookie Recipe

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 Tablespoons key lime zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons key lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

Beat the butter and sugar together until it is fluffy. Next add the egg yolk and beat until incorporated. Then add the vanilla and key lime juice and mix well. Last of all add the key lime zest, salt and flour and mix until the dough is slightly sticky. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet or silpat mat. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Icing Recipe

2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup key lime juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Mix powdered sugar, key lime juice, vanilla extract and salt. Add a couple drops of food coloring and mix well. Drizzle over cooled cookies.