Key Lime Pie Cookies

These Key Lime Pie Cookies have a graham cracker cookie base and are topped with sweet lime cream cheese frosting. So refreshing!

You’ll love the tangy and sweet flavor of key lime pie, combined with the chewy texture of a freshly baked cookie. That’s exactly what you get with these Key Lime Pie Cookies!

With a delicious graham cracker cookie base and a creamy, zesty key lime frosting, these cookies are like enjoying a slice of key lime pie in cookie form. Perfect for any time of year, but especially delightful during those warmer months, these cookies bring a touch of the tropics to your dessert table.

Whether you’re a key lime pie enthusiast or just looking for a new cookie recipe to dazzle your taste buds, this key lime cookie recipe is sure to become your new favorite!

Key Lime Pie Cookies bring the best of both worlds together: the beloved tartness of key lime pie and the comforting chewiness of homemade cookies. No matter if you’re celebrating a special occasion or just in the mood for something deliciously different, these cookies are sure to delight everyone who tries them.

Easy to make and even easier to fall in love with, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to enjoy a bite-sized version of a dessert classic. 

Common Questions About Key Lime Pie Cookies

Can I Use Regular Limes Instead of Key Limes?

Absolutely! While key lime juice provides that authentic tart flavor, regular limes can also work well in a pinch, offering a similar zest and tanginess to your cookies.

What’s the Best Way to Achieve Soft Cookies?

Avoid overbaking the cookies to keep them soft and chewy. They should be just golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.

Can I Make the Frosting Ahead of Time?

Certainly! The key lime frosting can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Simply give it a good stir before using it to bring back its creamy texture.

Storage

These are some of my new favorite cookies. Make sure you save the recipe card for later!

Refrigerator

Keep frosted cookies in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container for freshness.

Freezer

Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to a month. Thaw and frost before enjoying.

Tips

Don’t worry, these chewy key lime cookies are super easy to make. And that tart key lime flavor is seriously hard to beat!

• Room temperature ingredients: Ensure your butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother dough and frosting.
• Crushed graham crackers: For added texture, ensure the graham crackers are finely crushed, resembling the texture of coarse sand.
• Chill the dough: If the cookie dough is too sticky, chilling it for about 30 minutes can make it easier to handle and help prevent spreading.
• Even baking: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even golden-brown cookies.

Ingredients

If you can, try to find those fresh key limes. It might not seem like much, but they really make these delicious key lime pie cookies pop!

• Unsalted butter
• Dark brown sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Crushed graham crackers
• Salt
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Cream cheese
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Confectioner’s sugar
• Lime juice
• Heavy cream
• Key Lime zest
• Lime slices for garnish

How to Make Key Lime Pie Cookies

It’s hard to believe that such flavorful cookies exist. I’m telling you, get ready for one of the most delicious cookie recipes you’ve had in a while!

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat together until creamy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
4. Slowly fold in the flour, crushed graham crackers, salt, baking soda, and baking powder using a rubber spatula until incorporated and no dry-ingredient streaks are left.
5. Use a large cookie scoop to make 2-inch round portions of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
6. Use the bottom of a clean glass to press the center of each cookie and slightly flatten, leaving a slightly crinkled edge on each cookie. This is for filling with the key lime frosting later.
7. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set.
8. Remove the cookies and let them cool completely.
9. While the cookies cool, make the key lime frosting.

Frosting

1. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. 
2. Then add the sweetened condensed milk along with the confectioner’s sugar and salt – beating until creamy.
3. Add the lime juice, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes or until the frosting is silky smooth.
4. Fold in the lime zest until evenly distributed.

Decorate

1. Once the cookies have cooled, take a large tablespoon of the frosting and spread it in the center of each cookie. 
2. Top with a small dollop of whipped cream and finish with extra lime zest for garnish.

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Key Lime Pie Cookies

I have a hard time not eating the cookie batter. I know, food safety and all that. It’s just so darn tasty. Tell me I’m wrong!

• 9×11 Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Cookie Scooper
• Mixing bowls – large and medium
• Hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment
• Rubber spatula
• Wire rack for cooling

What to Serve With Key Lime Pie Cookies

These cookies are fabulous on their own or as part of a dessert platter featuring various pie-flavored cookies like apple pie or pumpkin pie cookies. Pair with a cold glass of milk or a cup of tea for a delightful snack.

Why You Should Make Key Lime Pie Cookies

You won’t regret the time and effort with these cookies. With such great texture and amazing flavor, you won’t second-guess yourself one bit.

• Unique flavor: They offer a creative twist on the classic key lime pie.
• Perfect for any occasion: Ideal for parties, picnics, or as a special treat.
• Fun to make: An enjoyable baking project that’s both easy and rewarding.
• Crowd-pleaser: Sure to impress both key lime pie lovers and cookie fans.

Variations and Add-Ins for Key Lime Pie Cookies

Let me know how this recipe goes in the comments below! I love hearing your input. It makes all this possible.

• Chocolate drizzle: Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of the frosting for a chocolate-lime combo.
• Coconut: Mix shredded coconut into the cookie dough or sprinkle on top of the frosting for a tropical twist.
• Berry topping: Add a raspberry or strawberry on top of each cookie for extra color and flavor.
• Nutty flavor: Incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts into the graham cracker cookie base for added crunch.

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