These Lime Shortbread Cookies are crisp, buttery, and bright with fresh lime zest. They're dipped in white chocolate for a sweet finish that balances the citrus so well.
They remind me of the simple cut out cookies I'd make with my grandmother, but with a fresh citrus twist.
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Why You'll Love Lime Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Bright flavor: the lime zest adds a clean pop of citrus.
Tender texture: buttery shortbread that melts in your mouth.
Chocolate finish: a dip of white chocolate brings sweet contrast.
Key Ingredients for White Chocolate Lime Cookies
See the recipe card below for a list of ingredients and instructions.
- Butter: gives the shortbread its signature texture and rich flavor.
- Lime zest: adds natural citrus brightness.
- Confectioners sugar: makes the dough soft and delicate while keeping the sweetness subtle.
- Flour: the base that holds everything together.
- White chocolate: the smooth dip that complements the tart lime.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use granulated sugar instead of confectioners sugar for a slightly crispier cookie.
- Swap lemon zest for lime if you want a different citrus profile.
- Use white chocolate drizzle instead of dipping for a lighter coating.
Variations on Lime Shortbread Cookies + Chocolate
- Add a pinch of coconut to the dough for a tropical spin.
- Mix in a little lime extract for extra citrus intensity.
- Press the dough into a pan and cut into wedges for shortbread rounds.
White Chocolate Cookie Tips
- Chill the dough: it keeps your cookies from spreading and helps with clean cuts.
- Dip gently: these cookies are delicate, so support each one while dipping.
- Zest lightly: only take the green outer layer to avoid bitterness.
How to Store
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
More Easy Cookie Recipes You'll Love
If you love these cookies, you will want to try my Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies, Pistachio Fingers, Eggnog Sugar Cookies with Rum Glaze, and Coconut Crunch Cookies.
When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
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📖 Recipe
Lime Shortbread Cookies
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- white chocolate coating (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together flour and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together butter and lime zest until fluffy.
- Add sugar and beat until light in color and fluffy.
- Add flour mixture and beat on low until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together.
- Wrap the dough in some plastic wrap, flatten it into a circle and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake until cookies start to brown and are firm in the center. Time will vary depending on the size of your cookies.
- Dip corners in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Min says
Beautiful cookies! (I personally love finding typos on Martha's website; makes me feel so...superior! lol) Thanks for joining us, hope to see you again soon at T&C!
Min
5 Star Foodie says
Awesome cookies, very festive and delicious!
Barbara Bakes says
So cute! What a great gift for the holidays.
Helene says
Can't wait to start baking cookies. Shorbread will be on the list this year.
Fallon says
How cute and festive!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
These sound good, love that you used lime!
Tupper Cooks! says
You could send me a box!
Taocore says
Hello, those stars cookies looks quite good as gifts for the christmas month we just start . Anyway they are too cute to be eaten ! thank you for the sharing.