Jalapeno-Lime Shortbread Cookies

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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
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

Cookie:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup butter

  • cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Icing:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • ½ tablespoon grated fresh jalapeno, or more to taste

  • 1 lime, zested

Directions

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

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

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

  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.

  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 Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 23mg 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.