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    Lime Pink Peppercorn Cookies Spring Sweets Week

    Published: Mar 20, 2023 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lime and Pink Peppercorn Cookies are bright and cheerful cookie studded with flecks of pink and green for a sweet citrusy cookie with a slight peppery kick.

    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.

    lime and peppercorn cookies on a plate

    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

    key limes, pink peppercorns and vanilla extract

    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.

    lime and peppercorn cookies on a plate

    Recipe

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    Ingredients
     

    • Β½ cup butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ΒΌ cup milk
    • ΒΌ 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 350Β°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 ΒΌ teaspoon for icing.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together flour and baking powder and all of the lime zest and peppercorns except ΒΌ 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, ΒΌ teaspoon lime zest and peppercorn, and lime juice. Spread glaze over cookies and allow to set.

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    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! 

    Monday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes
  • Banana Spice Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting by Family Around the Table
  • Blackberry Lavender Cake by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
  • Color Changing Eggless Blood Orange Jello Cake by Magical Ingredients
  • Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones by Blogghetti
  • Easy Mini Cheesecakes by Art of Natural Living
  • Funfetti Conchas by Karen's Kitchen Stories
  • Gluten Free Lemon Lavender Icebox Cake by Frugal & Fit
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Kate's Recipe Box
  • Key Lime Bars by Jen Around the World
  • Key Lime Coconut Thumbprints by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
  • Lavender Linzer Cookies with Kumquat Marmalade by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Lavender Madeleines by Jolene's Recipe Journal
  • Lemon Blueberry Upside Down Cake by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Lemon Carrot Loaf Cake by Sweet Beginnings
  • Lemon Lime Dessert Crepes by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
  • Lime Pink Peppercorn Cookies by That Recipe
  • One Pan Chocolate Cake by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake by Cookaholic Wife
  • Pink Peppercorn Cookies by Palatable Pastime
  • Rosemary Pine Nut Cornmeal Shortbread by Shockingly Delicious
  • 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.

    A box of fresh and dried fruits.

    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.

    3 spice jars and a spoon with spices on it.

    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.

    Five tubes of extract pastes

    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.

    2 cookie sheets

    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 550Β°F.  You'll be able to bake all your favorite cookies to perfection. Anolon Pro Bakeware gives you professional grade bakeware at affordable prices.

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    Thank 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.

    This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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    1. Christie

      March 25, 2023 at 7:36 am

      They look so delicious. I love the combo of the key limes and the pink peppercorns. So delicious.

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