Guyanese Lime Cookies
Tender, lightly spiced Guyanese cookies infused with bright lime zest and juice. Warm nutmeg and cinnamon meet tropical citrus for a soft, fragrant cookie with a crisp sugared exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two large baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside for coating.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar, softened butter, and lime zest until light and fluffy.
- Beat in lime juice gradually.
- Add the flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into walnut-sized balls and roll each in the sugar–spice coating.
- Arrange cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with a glass or cookie stamp.
- Bake for 13–16 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool cookies on wire racks before storing.
Notes
Add extra lime zest for stronger citrus flavor.
Substitute part of the butter with coconut oil for a tropical twist.
Stir in chopped candied ginger for added heat.
Use a patterned cookie stamp for decorative tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
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