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Mojito Sugar Cookies

Mojito Sugar Cookies: A Sweet Splash of Summer Fun

Mojito Sugar Cookies bring the refreshing flavors of mint and lime into delightful, chewy cookies, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Butter Ensure it's softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg No substitutes recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Use spearmint for best flavor; avoid wet leaves.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Can substitute with lemon zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder No substitutions noted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap with almond extract for a nutty taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Mint Extract Optional; use sparingly.
  • 1 tablespoon Rum Optional; could be omitted.
For Dusting (optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sprinkling on top.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Cookie cutter
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and granulated sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in egg, minced fresh mint, lime zest, vanilla extract, and a splash of mint extract. Mix on low speed until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder until evenly mixed.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with iced tea or mojitos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use only fresh, dry mint leaves for the best flavor. Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining cookie shape during baking.

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