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Key Lime Pie Cookie Cups

Delightful mini cookie cups filled with creamy, tangy key lime pie filling, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Party, Summer
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • ½ batch Lime Sugar Cookie Dough Prepare according to your favorite recipe.

Filling

  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice About 4-5 limes.
  • Zest of 2 Limes For flavoring the filling.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Store-bought or homemade.
  • to taste Lime Slices and Zest For garnish.

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Lime Sugar Cookie Dough by combining soft butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, lime zest, and a splash of vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until the dough comes together. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 2: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 3: Shape the Cookie Cups by forming small balls of chilled dough and placing them into a greased muffin tin. Press down gently to form a cup shape.
  • Step 4: Bake the cookie cups for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Step 5: Make the Key Lime Filling by whisking together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  • Step 6: Fill the cooled cookie cups with the key lime filling.
  • Step 7: Top each filled cup with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices and zest.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep whipped cream toppings separate if possible.