Key Lime Crackles
Serves: 5
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
39
Sweetness
55
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl
2
Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
4
Beat in the lime zest and juice, then beat in the food coloring
5
Reduce the mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined
6
Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes
7
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F
8
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
9
Combine the confectioners' sugar and sanding sugar in a small bowl
10
Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and toss in the sugar mixture to coat completely
11
Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets
12
Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and cracked on top and golden around the edges, 18 to 20 minutes
13
Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely
14
Photograph by Ryan Dausch