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Key Lime Cookies in the Pressure Cooker and More Tasty Treats

These key lime cookies pack tangy citrus into a melt-in-your-mouth buttery bite, made even easier and more flavorful with the help of your pressure cooker!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, not melted or cold
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar for sweet creamy mix
  • ½ teaspoon salt to balance the flavors
  • 2 teaspoons key lime zest brings tangy punch
  • 1 teaspoon key lime juice for fresh citrus kick
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract to round out sweetness
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour to bring dough together

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the salt, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually mix in the flour until dough forms and is not too sticky.
  • Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Flatten each ball lightly with your fingers or glass bottom.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Let cookies cool completely before storing. For longer freshness, store in airtight container or freeze in sealed bag.