Ingredients
- 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
Preparation
Step 1
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.