A recipe for White Chocolate Lime Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with white chocolate chips and a hint of fresh lime.
I was first inspired to make these White Chocolate Lime Cookies back in 2013 after seeing them over on Evil Shenanigans. Today, I am updating the recipe with some slight adjustments and new photos.
They are the perfect way to use up a couple of leftover limes for a quick and comforting treat with no resting time and minimal prep. Simply bring the dough together, form into rounds, and bake just until set.
I especially love the White Chocolate Lime Cookies warm from the oven, but they will last for about 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
They also freeze well for up to a month. Allow the cookies to cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack before arranging in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and placing in the freezer. Once solid, transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
A Few White Chocolate Lime Cookie Tips
Do not pack in the flour when measuring or you may end up with too much. To measure flour, gently spoon it into the measuring cup and level with a knife without pressing down. The most accurate way to measure is by weight.
Beat the dough just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix or the cookies may become tough.
Arrange the prepared dough in 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) rounds on the baking sheet about 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart. A medium-sized cookie scoop works well to transfer the dough and keep the cookies roughly the same size. I personally like to gently press on each round to create a more uniform shape before optionally topping with more white chocolate chips and a sprinkling of additional lime zest.
Bake the cookies just until they are set and starting to turn golden brown around the edges, about 10-12 minutes. This will create a slightly crisp texture with a soft and chewy center. Take care not to over-bake.
The limes can be swapped for key limes to make key lime cookies.
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This recipe was originally posted in June 2013 and updated in July 2026.
White Chocolate Lime Cookies Recipe
Adapted from Evil Shenanigans
White Chocolate Lime Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest from 2 limes plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces (170 grams) white chocolate chips plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line two baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture and beat just until combined with no streaks of flour remaining.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Form the dough into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) rounds and place on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart. Use your palm to very lightly press down on each round to form a thick disc.
- If desired, top each disc with 2-3 more white chocolate chips and a small sprinkle of lime zest.
- Bake the White Chocolate Lime Cookies in the preheated oven until set and the edges are beginning to turn golden, 10-12 minutes.
- Allow to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Emily
White chocolate and lime sounds like such an amazing combination and your recipe photos are gorgeous!
Luci {Luci's Morsels}
These remind me of my own version of key lime cookies! People are always surprised by how good lime tastes in cookies – great idea to pair with white chocolate!
Lisa
These look great! I love the idea of lime and white chocolate! The lime probably helps to balance the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly!