Limesicle cookies

by Suzanne on January 11, 2013

It’s citrus season, and oh how I do enjoy all the lovely citrus fruits. One great thing about the United States is we get such wonderful fruit year round, even in the middle of the country where I am. Citrus adds such a nice flavor to sweet dishes and savory as well, it’s something I really cant get enough of. Limes are wonderful but usually you don’t see cookies made with limes, that is why I decided I needed to try it. I received some special limes called finger limes from Shanely Farms a few months back and I posted a recipe called lime pudding cake {it’s really tasty} where I explain about finger limes. The cookies I made for you today are a little zingy but the sweetness from the white chocolate chips keeps them in balance. Shanely Farms is a wonderful place to get these finger limes and they will ship them right to you since finger limes are so new to the culinary world. I highly recommend you give these new limes a try, but even if you can’t find them just use extra zest from the regular limes and you will enjoy these bright tasting cookies.

Limesicle cookies

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Recipe adapted from: The Girl Who Ate Everything
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoons lime zest (zest of 1 large lime)
Pulp of 3 finger limes
2-3 drops of pure certified therapeutic grade lime oil
1-2 tablespoon of lime juice
1 cups white chocolate chips

Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Step 3: In large mixing bowl combine the sugar and softened butter mix until fluffy.
Step 4: Add egg, lime zest, pulp from 3 finger limes, 2 drops of lime oil, and 1-2 T. lime juice and mix well.
Step 5: Add the flour mixture and mix until dough forms then add white chocolate chips.
Step 6: With a medium size cookie scoop put 12- 9 dough balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Cool for several minutes on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely.
Makes: 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Tagged as: cookies, lime, review, white-chocolate

1 Laura (Tutti Dolci) January 11, 2013 at 2:09 pm

Lime and white chocolate sound so delicious together! Love these cookies, Suzanne!

2 Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) January 11, 2013 at 5:19 pm

I love the sound of these cookies–lime and white chocolate seem like a wonderful pairing. 🙂

3 Joan@Chocolateandmore January 11, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Love the idea of lime for a cookie!

4 Patty January 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm

I’m so sad I don’t have one of these cookies right now….but, I’m happy for you and everyone who had the pleasure of tasting a few of these beauties-love the lime and white chocolate;-)

5 Lisa January 12, 2013 at 1:03 am

OK..the minute I saw these I wanted to make them. Not only because they look extraordinary, but just the name ‘Limesicle Cookies’ is enough to dominate my thoughts for at least 24 hours, or until I briefly calm my sweet tooth. I might order the oil, but I’m thinking the lime zest and juice will still give it plenty of lime flavor. Yes, I’m in lust with these. Happy New Year to you and yours! 😀

6 Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings January 12, 2013 at 1:12 am

Oooooooohhhhhh…I want some of these now – and it’s 2 am here! Is that so bad? I like the sweet and tart combination of white chocolate and lime. I think it’s the best way to make limesicle flavor!

7 The Café Sucré Farine January 12, 2013 at 2:01 am

Hello Suzanne! It looks like you’ve been making something very yummy! Those finger limes are so cute. I love sugar cookies but have never thought of adding lime, what a great idea!

8 Tessa January 12, 2013 at 8:15 am

Those cookies look and sound fabulous! Lime and white chocolate is a delicious combination. I’ve never seen finger limes before… I need to try them one day!

9 Carol | a cup of mascarpone January 12, 2013 at 11:37 am

I LOVE all things citrus…and these cookies sound incredible!!! Happy weekend, Suzanne!

10 Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking January 12, 2013 at 9:03 pm

I don’t think I’ve ever seen those finger limes, they are adorable! And the cookies, oh my! I love citrus in my sweets, mmm

11 Terra January 13, 2013 at 8:25 am

I have your gorgeous cake saved, because I definitely need to make it someday soon:-) Now your cookies….oh YUM!!! They sound so delicious, and look like a fun chewy cookie:-) Hugs, Terra

12 Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} January 13, 2013 at 1:51 pm

My mouth is watering! Love the finger limes – they are so unique. Great cookie to kick off the new year!!!

13 Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts January 14, 2013 at 8:14 pm

These sound so refreshing and wonderful! Love citrus in baked goods!

14 CCU January 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm

Mmmm these cookies sound divine 😀

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

15 Reeni January 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

Dreamy cookies! Citrus and white chocolate are one of the best combos Suzanne! I’ve never even heard of the finger limes. Very interesting.

16 cakewhiz January 16, 2013 at 12:02 am

those finger limes are so cute. i wonder if i can find them here…hmmm….
and these cookies remind me of summer…not sure why (maybe coz of all the lime flavors) but somehow they are making me happy…hehe.