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Mojito Sugar Cookies

Zesty Mojito Sugar Cookies That’ll Refresh Your Day

These Mojito Sugar Cookies combine the refreshing flavors of lime and mint, making them a perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can substitute with dairy-free margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze/Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glazing
  • 1 tablespoon optional white rum extract omit for non-alcoholic version

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the zest of 1 lime and 0.25 cup of finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the sheets; bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of lime juice to create a glaze and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients elevates the flavor; refrigerating dough is crucial for texture.

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