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White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies

Zesty White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies That Wow Every Bite

Experience a burst of flavor with these White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies that combine creamy white chocolate with fresh lime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure and balance
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness and balances lime
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened) adds richness and moisture
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cookies
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar contributes moisture and chewiness
  • 1 large egg binds all ingredients together
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice brings signature tangy zing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract deepens the flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest intensifies lime flavor
  • 1 cup white chocolate baking chips offers sweetness and creaminess

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, lime juice, and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in lime zest and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.

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