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Key Lime Pie Cookies
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Key Lime Pie Cookies

These Key Lime Pie Cookies have a graham cracker cookie base and are topped with sweet lime cream cheese frosting. So refreshing!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie, key lime
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 575kcal

Equipment

  • 9x11 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scooper

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Key Lime Frosting

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup lime juice
  • cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Topping

    Lime Zest

      Lime Slices

        Instructions

        • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
        • Combine the softened butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat together until creamy.
        • Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
        • Slowly fold in the flour, crushed graham crackers, salt, baking soda, and baking powder using a rubber spatula until incorporated and no dry-ingredient streaks are left.
        • Use a large cookie scoop to make 2-inch round portions of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
        • Use the bottom of a clean glass to press the center of each cookie and slightly flatten, leaving a slightly crinkled edge on each cookie. This is for filling with the key lime frosting later.
        • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set.
        • Remove the cookies and let them cool completely.
        • While the cookies cool, make the key lime frosting.

        Frosting

        • Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth.
        • Then add the sweetened condensed milk along with the confectioner’s sugar and salt - beating until creamy.
        • Add the lime juice, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes or until the frosting is silky smooth.
        • Fold in the lime zest until evenly distributed.

        Decorate

        • Once the cookies have cooled, take a large tablespoon of the frosting and spread it in the center of each cookie.
        • Top with a small dollop of whipped cream and finish with extra lime zest for garnish.

        Notes

        If serving these cookies later, prepare the cookies and frosting, but do not decorate until ready to serve.
        Store the cookies in a sealed plastic container separate from the frosting. The frosting should be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

        Nutrition

        Serving: 1serving | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 71g