Description
Juicy Mojito Sugar Cookies combine zesty lime and refreshing mint for a delightful summer-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 lime Lime zest
- 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Mint flavoring
- 1 large Egg
- 8 tbsp Salted butter
- 3 limes Zest of limes
- 2 tbsp Dark rum
- 1 1/2 tsp Lime juice
- 1 pink grapefruit Zest of pink grapefruit
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp Mint flavoring
- 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a medium bowl using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the sugar and mix until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
- Combine the chopped mint, vanilla extract, mint flavoring, egg, and lime zest into the bowl.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then fold into wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough by covering it and placing it in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut out cookies with a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, looking for lightly golden edges.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh.
- Add more mint for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Juicy Mojito Sugar Cookies, summer cookies, mint cookies, lime cookies