Buttery Lime Shortbread Cookies
If you love simple desserts with fresh flavor, Buttery Lime Shortbread Cookies are a perfect healthy-ish treat. Made with minimal ingredients, natural lime zest, and less sugar than traditional cookies, these shortbreads are crisp, tender, and beautifully fragrant. They pair wonderfully with green tea, coffee, or as a light after-meal dessert.
Why These Cookies Are a Healthier Choice
Lower sugar than typical butter cookies
No artificial flavors – real lime zest does all the work
Simple ingredients you can pronounce
Naturally egg-free and easy to make vegan or gluten-free
Ingredients (Makes 18–20 cookies)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter)
½ cup powdered sugar
Zest of 2 fresh limes
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
¼ teaspoon salt
Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Buttery Lime Shortbread Cookies
Step 1: Cream the butter
In a bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
Step 2: Add lime flavor
Mix in lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla (if using).
Step 3: Form the dough
Gently fold in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 4: Chill
Shape dough into a log or flatten into a disc. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Bake
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F)
Slice dough into cookies or roll and cut shapes
Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden
Step 6: Cool & enjoy
Let cookies cool completely to set their delicate texture.
Optional Healthy Toppings
Light dusting of powdered sugar
Drizzle of dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
Sprinkle of crushed pistachios or coconut
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days
Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months
Nutrition Benefits (Approximate per cookie)
Calories: ~95
Healthy fats from butter
No eggs, no preservatives
Refreshing citrus boost from lime zest
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