Lime passion fruit sugar cookies

KUTV — Bright, tropical flavors meet soft, bakery-style sugar cookies in this irresistible treat from Balsamic Baker.

These Lime Passion Fruit Sugar Cookies are perfect for summer parties—or anytime you need a mini vacation on a plate.

Khara Westergard showed David Osmond how to make them!

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups flour

For the Lime Buttercream

• 1 cup butter, softened
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

For the Passion Fruit Topping

• 1 jar passion fruit dessert sauce (such as Torani, Bonne Maman, or homemade

Instructions

1. Make the Sugar Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Scoop dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• For a rustic look: Bake as is.
• For perfect shapes: Chill dough for 1–2 hours, then roll and cut with cookie cutters.
• Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are set but not browned. Cool completely.

2. Make the Lime Buttercream

• In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth.
• Add lime zest, lime juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until fluffy and spreadable.

3. Assemble the Cookies

• Frost each cooled cookie generously with lime buttercream.
• Place cookies in the freezer for about 15 minutes, until the frosting is firm.
• Drizzle passion fruit dessert sauce over the set buttercream.
• Garnish with extra zest or edible flowers if desired.

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