Key Lime Cookies

Inspired by the flavors of the classic pie, these key lime cookies feature a chewy graham cracker cookie, a silky sweetened condensed milk frosting, and a hearty helping of tart lime curd.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and honey until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 2

Stir in the egg and vanilla until combined.

Step 3

Add the salt, baking soda, flour and cinnamon and fold with a spatula until nearly combined.

Step 4

Add ¾ of the graham cracker and continue mixing by hand until all the ingredients are combined.

Step 5

Use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Leave 2 inches of space between the cookies to allow room for spreading.

Step 6

Bake at 350F for 10-11 minutes or until no longer shiny on top.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet.

Step 8

Whip the butter on high until light, fluffy and doubled in size (about 8-10 minutes).

Step 9

Add the sweetened condensed milk in 3 parts, mixing on low between each new addition until just combined. Add an optional ½ teaspoon of vanilla for extra flavor.

Step 10

Spread a thin layer of frosting across the top of each cooled cookie.

Step 11

Drizzle with lime curd and sprinkle with the remaining crushed graham cracker.