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Tangy Key Lime Pie Zest

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh key lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 3 tablespoons key lime juice for glaze

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar in large bowl about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs individually; add lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
  4. Separately whisk flour, graham crumbs, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry into wet just until combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on sheets.
  7. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges lightly golden; cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar and lime juice smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies and set 15 minutes before serving.