Jalapeno-Lime Shortbread Cookies

Jalapeno-Lime Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread jalapeno cookies are sweet and tangy, with just a little burn at the end.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
2 dozen cookies
Servings:
24

Ingredients

Icing

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno, or more to taste
  • 1 lime, zested

Cookie

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix flour, butter, sugar, jalapeno, lime zest and juice, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with a thumb print to accommodate icing.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.

Step 5
Combine confectioners' sugar, lime juice, jalapeno, and lime zest in a bowl. Drizzle icing onto cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150
Calories
8g
Fat
20g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol20mg 7%
Sodium103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars11g
Protein1g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium6mg 0%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium23mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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