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Lime-Pepita Sugar Cookies

Adapted from Rebar Modern Food Cookbook. Makes 2 dozen small cookies.
Course: Dessert
Author: Suzanne Cowden

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 limes, zested
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cream together 1 cup of the sugar, butter, and lime zest until light and fluffy. Add the egg and lime juice; beat together until combined (the mixture will look a bit grainy).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pepitas, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Place remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a wide shallow bowl. With a small spoon, scoop up a generous tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball between your fingers. Drop the dough round into the sugar, turning it to coat all sides before placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is gone.
  • In an oven preheated to 350° F, bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until just done (remove before edges begin to turn brown). Cool on a wire rack.