This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Lime Pink Peppercorn Cookies are a unique treat with a burst of citrus and light peppery kick.
This recipe was created as part of our annual celebration of Spring: Spring Sweets Week. Be sure to keep scrolling past the recipe to get some Spring Sweets Week deliciousness including more recipes and a giveaway.
These cookies are so addicting! I almost ate half a batch on my own in one day.
Adding pepper to sweets might seem odd to some, but once you try it you might just be hooked.
You only want to add enough for a slight peppery aftertaste, not an overwhelming amount that overpowers the other tastes.
Alternatives for Lime and Peppercorn Cookies
Besides the basic baking ingredients of flour, sugar, egg, butter and vanilla these cookies get their unique taste from lime and pepper.
key limes: I used key limes for this, which can be a tad annoying to zest. But they are more aromatic and less acidic than Persian limes or other limes which is perfect for this recipe. Any fresh lime will work in this recipe.
pink peppercorns: Pink peppercorns have a fruitier citrus taste with a slight heat to them, as opposed to black peppercorns or other pepper. And the pink looks so pretty with the lime zest. If you use black pepper, reduce the amounts by at least half and add more to the icing if you want more.
Thank You to Melissa's Produce and Selefina Spices and Taylor & Colledge
These cookies were made extra delicious thanks to our sponsors Melissa's Produce (key limes), Selefina Spices (pink peppercorns) and Taylor & Colledge (organic vanilla bean paste).
I would recommend all of these companies and their products whole heartedly. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win some for yourself. In the mean time check out their websites and follow them on social media.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns (crushed with mortar and pestle)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy and light, about 3-5 minutes pausing to scrape bowl a few times..
- Beat in egg, milk and vanilla.
- In a small bowl combine lime zest and crushed pink peppercorns. Reserve ¼ teaspoon for icing.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour and baking powder and all of the lime zest and peppercorns except ¼ teaspoon.
- Slowly add dry ingredients into butter mixture on medium speed just until incorporated.
- Scoop by tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheets leaving 2 inches between.
- Bake until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove cookies from pan to a cooling rack to allow cookies to cool completely.
- When cookies are cool, combine powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon lime zest and peppercorn, and lime juice. Spread glaze over cookies and allow to set.
Spring Sweets Week Recipes & Giveaway
Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2023 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks!
The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and we are celebrating the beginning of spring with plenty of spring sweets and a fun giveaway!
This year 20 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, jams, and even a few beverages!
We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.
The Giveaway
Thank you to our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors that are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you to Melissa's Produce, Anolon, Taylor and Colledge, and Selefina Spices for your generosity and support.
We have an incredible giveaway with four amazing prizes and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes that you can win!
Prize #1: A Fresh and Dried Organics Basket from Melissa's Produce.
One winner will enjoy an abundance of fruit with Melissa’s Fresh and Dried Organics Basket. This hand-woven basket holds a delicious combination of fresh and dried Organic fruits and is carefully wrapped with cellophane and finished with a colorful ribbon. Melissa's Produce has everything from common apples and bananas to exotic passion fruit and kumquats.
Prize # 2: A $30 Gift certificate to Selefina Spices.
One winner will enjoy a $30 gift certificate to buy all their favorite spices for cooking and baking! Selefina Spices sells an assortment of spices gathered using dedication and care with which we’ve curated their online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections their mission is to be able to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices.
Prize #3: A selection of 4 extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.
One winner will receive a selection of extracts to include almond, lemon, organic vanilla bean, and lavender. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.
Prize #4: AnolonPro Bakeware 2 Piece Set of Half Sheet Cookie Pans.
One winner will win a 2-piece set of 13-inch x 18-inch half sheet baking pans for cookies! These aluminized steel professional sheet pans deliver unmatched durability and heat conduction for incredibly reliable results and are oven safe to 550°F. You'll be able to bake all your favorite cookies to perfection. Anolon Pro Bakeware gives you professional grade bakeware at affordable prices.
a Rafflecopter giveawayThank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Anolon, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.
The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.
Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
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Christie
They look so delicious. I love the combo of the key limes and the pink peppercorns. So delicious.