Cookies, Key Lime Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • dash of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) butter, room temperture
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup Florida Key West Key Lime Juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup of the sugar with the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, key lime juice, then gradually blend in the flour mixture. Form the dough into 2 rolls about 2 inches wide and 7 inches long. Wrap the rolls in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about an hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Unwrap the cookie dough and cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle slices lightly with remaining sugar and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 12 minutes. Cool the cookies on a rack and store in an airtight container.

Makes about 5 to 6 dozen Key Lime Icebox Cookies