For a more intense lime flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lime zest to the cookie dough and 1/2 teaspoon to the frosting. If you don't have food coloring, the frosting will still taste delicious without it! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Lime Sandwich Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME6 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING55 People
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VIEWS18
Delicate, buttery sugar cookies infused with the bright, zesty flavor of lime, then sandwiched with a creamy lime-kissed frosting. These cookies are an irresistible treat that disappears quickly!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol27 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium97 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)
04
Step
2 hrs
Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (2 hours)
05
Step
0 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
06
Step
0 mins
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
07
Step
15 mins
Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (15 minutes)
08
Step
8 mins
Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (8 minutes)
09
Step
30 mins
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (30 minutes)
10
Step
5 mins
For the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lime juice, milk, and green food coloring (if using) until smooth and creamy. Add more milk or confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, to adjust the consistency as needed. (5 minutes)
11
Step
20 mins
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich. (20 minutes)
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Marilou White
Jun 16, 2025The frosting is perfect – not too sweet and just the right amount of lime.
Jackeline Zulauf
Jun 5, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the cookies turned out perfectly!
Claudie Lockman
May 29, 2025These cookies are amazing! The lime flavor is so refreshing.
Emmanuel Maggiokling
Apr 19, 2025I made these for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.