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Taste of the Tropics: Copycat Crumbl Key Lime Cookies!

Get ready to escape to the tropics, one delicious bite at a time! We’re absolutely thrilled to share our Copycat Crumbl Key Lime Cookies recipe, a taste of sunshine that will have you dreaming of white-sand beaches and ocean breezes. These aren’t just cookies; they’re a zesty, creamy, and wonderfully sweet treat that brings all the vibrant flavor of a classic key lime pie into a perfectly soft and chewy cookie with a cream cheese filling.

Each cookie starts with a deliciously soft, buttery base that’s infused with that unmistakable key lime zing. But the real magic happens on top, with a swirl of rich, tangy key lime frosting that’s as smooth as it is flavorful. And of course, no key lime dessert is complete without a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs to perfectly mimic that iconic pie crust. It’s a symphony of textures and tastes that is truly irresistible.

Whether you’re looking to impress at your next get-together, need a fun and easy recipe for a summer party, or simply want to treat yourself to a little something special, these cookies are the perfect choice. They’re a fantastic way to enjoy a gourmet-quality dessert right in your own kitchen. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure, tropical deliciousness!

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Ingredients:

For the cookie base – 

• ½ c unsalted butter 
• ½ c sugar
• ¼ c brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 ½ c flour
• 1 ½ c graham crackers, crushed and divided
• ½ t salt
• ½ t baking soda
• ½ t baking powder

For the filling – 

• 5 oz cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ c sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ c key lime juice
• 1 T key lime zest

For Decoration-

• Whipped topping, optional
• Key lime slices, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. 
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter and sugars.  Cream until combined.
3. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix well.
4. Add in the flour, 1 cup worth of the crushed graham crackers (reserving the rest for a later step), salt, baking soda and baking powder.  Mix well, scraping the sides often. 
5. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough and then roll each ball in the remaining crushed graham crackers. 
6. Place on the prepared baking sheets.  
7. Use the bottom of a tablespoon (or similar) to create an indent in the center of each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.  Remove from the oven and use the bottom of a ½ cup measuring cup to increase the indent in the center of each cookie.  Immediately return to the oven and bake for an additional 2-4 minutes or until the center is set.  
9. Allow to cool completely before filling.  
10. For the filling – in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk.  Mix on medium until smooth.
11. Add in the key lime juice and the key lime zest.  Mix until combined. 
12. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and cut a small opening.  
13. Pipe the filling into the center of each cookie. 
14. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours or until set. 
15. Top with whipped cream and a slice of key lime, if desired. 

Storage: Cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.  

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Copycat Crumbl Key Lime Cookies Recipe

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

We're absolutely thrilled to share our Copycat Crumbl Key Lime Cookies recipe, a taste of sunshine that will have you dreaming of white-sand beaches and ocean breezes. These aren't just cookies; they're a zesty, creamy, and wonderfully sweet treat that brings all the vibrant flavor of a classic key lime pie into a perfectly soft and chewy cookie.

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Ingredients

• For the cookie base -
• ½ c unsalted butter
• ½ c sugar
• ¼ c brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 ½ c flour
• 1 ½ c graham crackers, crushed and divided
• ½ t salt
• ½ t baking soda
• ½ t baking powder
• For the filling -
• 5 oz cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ c sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ c key lime juice
• 1 T key lime zest
• Whipped topping, optional
• Key lime slices, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. 
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter and sugars.  Cream until combined. 
3. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix well. 
4. Add in the flour, 1 cup worth of the crushed graham crackers (reserving the rest for a later step), salt, baking soda and baking powder.  Mix well, scraping the sides often. 
5. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough and then roll each ball in the remaining crushed graham crackers.  
6. Place on the prepared baking sheets.  
7. Use the bottom of a tablespoon (or similar) to create an indent in the center of each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.  Remove from the oven and use the bottom of a ½ cup measuring cup to increase the indent in the center of each cookie.  Immediately return to the oven and bake for an additional 2-4 minutes or until the center is set.  
9. Allow to cool completely before filling.  
10. For the filling - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk.  Mix on medium until smooth. 
11. Add in the key lime juice and the key lime zest.  Mix until combined.  
12. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and cut a small opening.  
13. Pipe the filling into the center of each cookie. 
14. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours or until set. 
15. Top with whipped cream and a slice of key lime, if desired. 

Notes

Cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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