Lime Sugar Cookies

One of my daughters was invited to celebrate her friend's birthday at the beach last weekend, so I wanted to send along some treats for the birthday girl, her friends and family to enjoy. Sugar cookies are always a hit and when I saw this recipe with a lime twist, it seemed like the perfect cookie to send along.  
My husband and I also brought a few of these tasty cookies with us when we met friends for a picnic at a local concert in the park and everyone really enjoyed them~

Lime Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp lime zest
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
3 cups flour

Optional frosting drizzle:
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 
Whisk together baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour in a medium bowl. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add egg, vanilla, lime juice and lime zest.
Add the flour mixture, a cup at a time, and stop once combined.
Roll 2 tbsp into a ball and place onto the baking sheet, keeping them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until just barely browned on the bottom.

If desired, drizzle mixture of lime juice and powdered sugar on top of cookies

Recipe inspiration from here

These are tasty cookies to give as a gift~