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Key Lime Pie Cookies

Jul 4, 2023 · 4 Comments

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This Key Lime Pie Cookies recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dessert. These soft, tangy cookies have a 'lime pie' filling hidden in the centers. The combination of textures and flavors makes these cookies irresistible, whether you're a fan of traditional key lime pie or simply looking for a unique treat to enjoy.

key lime pie cookies on a platter

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Ingredient tips

  • Cream cheese: use full-fat, room temperature cream cheese.
  • Limes: when zesting limes, be careful not to dig too far into the pith. The pith can be bitter so use a light hand when zesting.
  • Butter and eggs: bring both ingredients to room temperature before starting the recipe.

See recipe card for quantities.

limes for key lime pie

Instructions

These Key Lime Pie cookies take a little more time to make than your typical cookie, primarily due to the additional step of preparing the surprise lime filling. However, the extra effort is well worth it. The process involves the following steps:

  • Make lime filling discs and freeze
  • Mix cookie dough
  • Insert lime discs into cookie dough
  • Bake and enjoy!

See detailed instructions in the recipe card below.

How to add lime filling to cookie dough

Check out this quick video for a visual on how to add the lime filling to the cookies:

Substitutions

Prefer a lemon cookie? No problem! Simply replace the lime juice and zest with lemon juice and zest.

Don't have time to make the filling? Again, no problem! This recipe produces delicious, zesty lime cookies without the filling.

key lime pie cookies on a wooden board with a coffee cup and limes in the background

Equipment

You need the following equipment to make this recipe:

  • Use a stand- or hand-mixer to make the cookie dough.
  • A piping bag works best to create the discs for the center of the cookie.
  • Use a large cookie or ice cream scoop to ensure even sized cookies (2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie).
  • Baking sheet pans
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons

Storage

Store the key lime pie cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap the cookies well and freeze them for up to 2 months.

key lime pie cookies for pinterest

Top tip

Make sure the lime disc is well sealed inside of the cookie prior to baking. The cookie may crack a little while baking and expose some of the filling - this just adds to the cookie's appeal.

FAQ

May I use bottled lime juice for the key lime cookies?

Yes, but you still need 4 limes for the zest.

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inside of key lime cookie

Key Lime Pie Cookies

A tangy, zesty cookie filled with a 'lime pie' filling. The filling adds a wonderful surprise when you bite into this cookie
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Freezing time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or hand mixer
  • 2 Cookie Sheets
  • 2 Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • Piping bag optional
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients
 
 

Cookie Dough

  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Zest (approximately 4 limes)
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice (approximately 4 limes)
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature

Lime Filling

  • ¾ Cup Cream Cheese Full fat, room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 teaspoons Lime juice

Finishing

  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs Optional

Instructions
 

Prepare Lime Filling

  • Mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime zest and lime juice. Mix until smooth and no lumps of cream cheese remain. Use a stand- or hand-mixer.
    ¾ Cup Cream Cheese, 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest, 2 teaspoons Lime juice
  • Place lime filling in a piping bag. Pipe twelve 1" discs on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Alternatively, if you don't have a piping bag, spoon the filling onto the paper and flatten slightly.
  • Place discs in the freezer for at least 1 hour or until frozen.

Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and lime zest. Set aside for later.
    2 Cups All Purpose Flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Lime Zest
  • Using a stand-mixer with the paddle attachment, begin mixing butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 2 - 4 minutes on medium speed). Using a rubber spatula scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Note: a hand mixer may also be used.
    ½ Cup Unsalted butter, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Add egg and lime juice to mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until incorporated. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
    1 Large Egg, 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Create 12 flat discs of cookie dough. Discs should be approximately 1" in diameter and ⅛ of an inch thick.
  • Scoop the remaining dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scooper (1½ tablespoons per cookie). Leave approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Using the back of a tablespoon or a dough tamper, make an indentation in each cookie. Remove lime discs from freezer.
  • Place a disc in the center of each cookie. Place the 12 discs of cookie dough over the lime filling. Roll each cookie to seal the disc inside.
  • Optional. Roll cookies in graham cracker crumbs and place back on cookie sheets.
    1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • Bake cookies for 14 - 16 minutes or until the tops are a pale golden color.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Ramil Hinolan says

    March 23, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    I have never tasted lime filling on a cookie. This is genius. It adds such a delightful twist to a classic cookie recipe.

    Reply
  2. Colleen says

    March 21, 2024 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    These are some of the best cookies I've ever made! I'm a big fan of soft cookies like these, and key lime is such a classic flavor. I'm already planning to make them again.

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 22, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    I had never hear of Key Lime cookies.
    They turned out delicious. The zesty inside was very refreshing and a nice surprise. I will be making these again.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      July 23, 2023 at 9:49 am

      Hi Michelle, thank you for stopping by and leaving your review. So pleased you enjoyed the lime cookies.

      Reply
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