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Summer Mojito Sugar Cookies

Refreshing Summer Mojito Sugar Cookies to Chill Your Day

These Summer Mojito Sugar Cookies combine lime and mint for a refreshing treat, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg for binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice for zing
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest for flavor
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped or use peppermint extract
Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped mint leaves evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches between each scoop.
  8. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with lime zest for coating and sprinkle over each cookie dough scoop.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use freshly grated lime zest for maximum flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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