Description
Make sugar cookies featuring the bright flavors of lime and fresh mint, reminiscent of a classic Mojito cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon milk or water (for icing)
- Green food coloring (optional, for icing)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice until combined.
- Mix in the chopped fresh mint and rum extract, if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and milk or water until smooth. Add a drop of green food coloring if desired.
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the icing over the tops. Let the icing set before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, briefly muddle the mint leaves before chopping and adding them to the dough.
- If you skip the rum extract, the lime and mint flavors will still be prominent.
- Store cooled, undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25