Description
Elevate your dessert game with these Best Mojito Sugar Cookies, a refreshing twist on the classic summer cocktail. Infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh mint and zesty lime, these cookies are light, sweet, and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a unique treat, they balance sweetness with a zingy finish, making them a delightful addition to your dessert table. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with these tropical-inspired delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 teaspoon mint flavoring
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add mint, vanilla essence, and mint flavoring; mix well.
- Beat in the egg and lime zest until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; flatten slightly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, dark rum, lime juice, vanilla essence, mint flavoring, and zest until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle or spread icing over cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg