KEY LIME THUMBPRINTS

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Sweet-tart Key lime thumbprints bring cakey and creamy together in each bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated Key lime zest (from 5 limes), or substitute regular limes
3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice (from 12 limes), or substiute regular limes
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Cream butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Add yolks and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour and salt until combined. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
  • Make the filling: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk granulated sugar, flour, and eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in lime zest and juice and salt.
  • Roll balls using 2 teaspoons dough for each. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. With the handle of a wooden spoon, press gently in the center of each to create an indentation. Bake for 10 minutes. Press centers if indentations lose definition. Spoon filling into centers. Bake until cookies are light brown around edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.

Wajidkhan Khan
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I've made these cookies dozens of times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for key lime thumbprints.


Jackson Berenato
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These cookies are always a hit at my family gatherings. They're a classic for a reason.


Latheef Alam
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Imani Awaj TV (Imani Awaj TV)
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These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing.


YT Sultan
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I'm not usually a fan of key lime, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Mariama Diallo
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


kitykatking 999
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Huawei y7 2018 Huawei
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the key lime flavor.


Afifa Khanom
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I've never made key lime thumbprints before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great and everyone loved them.


Daniel Rahamut
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Md Abdul Bashed
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookies.


Dan Kimball
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These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Georgia Jenkins
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Overall, I thought these cookies were good, but not great. I might try a different recipe next time.


Shiraz Abbas
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Jimoh Lateef
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.


Jenya Gharti
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sarfraz leghari
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I love the combination of key lime and coconut in these cookies. They're the perfect summer treat.


Zubeida Muridi Saed
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These cookies were so good! The key lime filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Erlin Avdi
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I've made these thumbprints several times and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is simple to follow and the cookies are always delicious.


Nawab Ali Nawab khan
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These key lime thumbprints were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.