Lime Sugar Cookies

Lime Sugar Cookies

Yields: ~2 dozen 4″ cookies

2 cups granulated sugar, divided

Zest of 2-3 limes, divided

1 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 tsp. pure vanilla

1 Tbsp. lime juice

2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

Prepare lime sugar: In a mini food processor, blend 1/2 cup sugar with zest of 1-2 limes (~1 tsp). Pulse several times until the lime zest is incorporated into the sugar. Put sugar mixture in a shallow bowl and stir lightly with a fork to break up any clumps. Set aside.

Prepare cookies: In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Blend in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lime juice, and remaining lime zest. Add flour mixture, approximately one cup at a time, blending well after each addition, until all flour is incorporated.

Refrigerate dough for one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape two tablespoonfuls of dough into a ball and roll in the lime sugar. Place ball of dough on cookie sheet and press down lightly with the bottom of a glass until cookie is about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.