A fresh, zesty cocktail in cookie form!
Greetings from Atlanta! I arrived here on Thursday and almost got sent home again, immigration weren’t very happy with me! Don’t worry, I wasn’t doing anything illegal they’re just a bit unhappy with how much time I spend in the states considering I live in the UK. It’s all good though, we came to an agreement though so I can keep on coming here. The reason I come here so often and that is my best friend lives out here. Honestly, best friend is not a strong enough word! She is my other half, my soul mate and being so far apart from her is torture. But I am so grateful I get to spend the summer with her.
Hanging out at Buckingham Palace last year π I’m on left, Leah on the right
So I hope you’ll forgive me for being a little late to Fiesta Friday 17, I was busy catching up. And by catching up I mean watch Captain America, The Avengers and Th Winter Soldier! But better late than never, right? And these cookies are sure to make up for it!
The mojito cookies are soft, yummy and full of such fresh flavours! The lime zest and fresh mint really pack a punch with the white rum. Just like the cocktail, the flavours work so well together and these cookies have the added sweetness!
These would be great for a summer party or BBQ, served with cocktails of course. But I actually made these for a good friend of mine as a late birthday present, she loves Mojitos so it was only natural that I made something for her with that in mind! She loved them so they were a success!
In theory, you could probably make these with mint extract. But you’d really be doing them a disservice if you don’t use fresh mint, the fresh kick really is what makes them so great!
I hope you all enjoy these cookies as much as my friend did! As always, a big thank you to Angie for hosting Fiesta Friday, and go check out Selma, Jhuls and Alex as they are co-hosting this week! Have a great weekend everybody!
[recipe title=”Mojito Cookies” servings=”18-24″]
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 170g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 350g caster sugar, plus extra for rolling cookies in
- Zest of two limes
- 2 egg yolks
- 120ml sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp white rum
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 375g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the glaze
- 50ml white rum
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp lime juice
Method
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed. Add the lime zest, lime juice, rum, mint and egg yolks and combine. Beat in sour cream until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to stir and aerate. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and combine on a low speed until al mixed in.
- Put some caster sugar in a bowl. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out balls of cookie dough and roll them in the sugar. Place on baking sheet with at least 2 inches space between each one. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until they are slightly golden and set.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a bowl and brush over warm cookies with pastry brush. Leave cookies to cool on wire rack.
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Watching Marvel movies last night π
Fresh mint in a cookie! Sounds refreshing!
Fresh mint is such a great addition to mint based baking, it makes it so fresh! Thanks for stopping by
Never too late to get to Fiesta Friday! π You made it to the states…wonderful! Sorry about all the trouble you had, but glad it worked out.
Yep, it was a bit scary being taken back to be interviewed! But it all worked out okay π Thanks!
I can imagine!
What a great cookie idea! Nice photos too!
Thank you!
Hi Michelle – it’s never too late to Fiesta when you bring cookies like these! How wonderful that you can spend so much time with someone who means so much to you – enjoy every moment!
Thank you Selma
Mojito cookies!? These sound soo good! I agree that fresh mint is the way to go. Enjoy your trip π
Thank you!
Ahh! I have yet to watch Captain America soon! π
Better late than never! Glad that you made it to the party and brought these cookies with you. These will be gone in seconds, so be sure that you have some more with you! π
Enjoy the rest the weekend!
PS: I love the photo of you and your other half/soulmate. And the photo while watching the movie. π
You need to! I just got back from the cinema seeing The Winter Soldier for the second time! It’s an amazing movie, even if you’re not obsessed with Captain America like us!
Thank you!
Oh! I love MARVEL movies, Michelle!! π
That sounds sooooo delicious! Yummy. Cheers.
Thanks! They certainly were (I had to try a few before sending them off of course!)
I love mojito’s and I know I would love this cookie and I think I would wash it down with it’s namesake. YUM!
Definitely a good choice! Thanks π
These look so delicious π
Thank you!
Yum!!
Thanks!
This is a great idea. I bet they tastes absolutely amazing π
Thank you!
What a GREAT cookie to make for your BFF!!!! How was your trip to the states? I’m sure it was GREAT. I’ve never been to the UK but I’d love to go sometime. Thanks for sharing, It’s so great that you have such a great friend!!!!! <3
Thanks Stephanie! I’m actually still in the states, I’ll be here until beginning of August π You should definitely visit the UK if you get the chance, we’re small but there’s lots of great places to visit xx
Ohhh great Michelle, enjoy the rest of your time in the US!!! π
Mojito in a cookie? Why haven’t I discovered this sooner? It sounds so amazing. I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday. =)
Thanks Andrea, cocktails in baked things are always a good idea!!
Mmm I love mojito! I think it’d be so good to drink a cocktail and eat your cookie π
Oh definitely!! thanks for stopping by π
Wow! How lovely and how creative! I love mojito and can almost imagine the deliciousness of this cookie! π
Thank you! I swear I can still taste them now!
We’re definitely going to have to whip up a batch of these at The Cocktail Challenge, we dig anything boozefood. They sound delicious and look great!
Thank you! Let me know how you like them if you do try them π
So I haven’t quite made the Mojito Cookies yet but your recipe did inspire me to make gin biscuits and they turned out pretty great
I saw them, they look amazing! I’m glad my recipe inspired you!
Just loving this idea. Think I NEED to make a batch this weekend.
I hope you like them, they’re super yummy! x