These eggless lime cookies need only 4 ingredients and very easy to make. They are chewy, packed with citrusy flavor and delicious.
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I love baking cookies because they are easy, perfectly portion controlled and delicious. Also sky’s the limit for the flavors. Some of my favorite eggless recipes are these Mexican wedding cookies, cut-out cookies and almond cacao nib cookies.
Here is another delicious recipe that is flavorful, easy to make and eggless. The recipe comes together in a pinch and does not need any chilling time. The resulting lime sugar cookies are chewy and packed with citrus flavor.
They are basically Indian style eggless biscuits that can be baked or even made on the stove (instructions included below). So, this recipe is perfect as Deepavali (Diwali) cookies or even as edible gift during the holidays.
Recipe is from ‘Anjum’s New Indian‘ cookbook. They are like citrus flavored nankhatai (traditional Indian biscuits). Serve these with tea and enjoy their refreshing flavor.
Why I love this recipe
- quick and easy to make
- needs handful of ingredients
- flavorful and delicious
- recipe can be customized to use lime, lemon or even vanilla or nuts
- great to make for impromptu guests
Ingredients
These chewy lime sugar cookies need only 4 main ingredients and most of them are pantry staples.
- all purpose flour
- confectioners/ powdered sugar
- lime or lemon (or vanilla)
- ghee or melted butter
Optionally, you would need:
- nuts or unsweetened dried coconut
- milk – to bring the dough together if it is too crumbly
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium size bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar and stir to combine. Add melted ghee/ butter and half of the lime zest. Mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add some milk to get it together.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls. Then flatten them with the palm into about 2~2½ inch discs and place on a baking sheet.
Pound the remaining half of the lime zest with the granulated sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the cookies.
Oven Method: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8~10 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack
Stove top Method: Work in 2 batches. Place 4 of the flattened cookies on a cold nonstick saute pan and cook them over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Once the base is golden, carefully flip the cookie with a spatula.
Cook the other side on very low heat until cooked but does not change color, around 4 minutes. Remove onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the cookies.
Tips
- If you like crispier cookies, then flatten the cookies into thinner discs.
- Cookies will crisp up as they cool, so make sure not to overcook/ overbake them.
- Lime zest can be subbed with lemon zest. You can also leave the citrus out and make these with vanilla extract.
- You can also add chopped/ sliced nuts (pistachios or almonds or cashews) or unsweetened coconut flakes on top before baking.
- These eggless lime cookies keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Few more Citrus based recipes to try
- Vegan lemon cupcakes
- Thai coconut lime dressing
- Greek style lemon rice
- Orange flavored crescent rolls
- Vegan lemon cream sauce for pasta
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Lime Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup All purpose flour
- ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or Butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Lime zest, divided
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1~2 tablespoons Milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium size bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar and stir to combine. Add melted ghee/ butter and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add some milk to get it together.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls. Then flatten them with the palm into about 2~2½ inch discs and place on a baking sheet.
- Pound the remaining 1 teaspoon lime zest with granulated sugar. Sprinkle this evenly over the cookies.
Oven Method:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8~10 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Stove top Method:
- Work in 2 batches. Place 4 of the flattened cookies on a cold nonstick saute pan and cook them over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Once the base is golden, carefully flip the cookie with a spatula.
- Cook the other side on very low heat until cooked but does not change color, around 4 minutes. Remove onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the cookies.
Notes
- If you like crispier cookies, then flatten the cookies into thinner discs.
- Cookies will crisp up as they cool, so make sure not to overcook/ overbake them.
- Lime zest can be subbed with lemon zest. You can also leave the citrus out and make these with vanilla extract.
- You can also add chopped/ sliced nuts (pistachios or almonds or cashews) or unsweetened coconut flakes on top before baking.
- These eggless lime cookies keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Vandana Rajesh
wow the cookies look so good, a wonderful gift.
Priya Suresh
Wow, scrumptious cookies, lime in bakes i dont even hesitate to grab some, simply love citrus flavoured bakes.
Srivalli
My gosh, such pretty colour Pavani, love how green it looks..congrats on your new kitchen, you must be so excited, so share some pics..:)..Happy Deepavali
Vanamala Hebbar
Looks cute cookies…very nice
The Pumpkin Farm
18 days Pavani without a fully functional kitchen…that indeed seems like an ordeal…glad it has ended…also a good way to kick start in new kitchen the cookies look fabulous
sushma
Cookies look great.Must be tasting good
PJ
Wow! These cookies look amazing!What a beautiful color and I love the fact that it can be made on the stove top too!And congrats on your new kitchen 🙂
anmol narain
Nice to see eggless cookies . Will try them out ! I love the presentation as well . It’s one thing to cook food , another altogether to present it beautifully 🙂 Will try out the recipe and post the results
APRILIA
what’s the next cake?