Lime Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Perfectly soft and chewy lime dark chocolate chunk cookies! These irresistible buttery cookies are filled with lime zest, dark chocolate chunks and finished with sea salt. Vegetarian.
Note: This recipe is NOT dairy free. It was published before Cook Nourish Bliss transitioned to dairy free recipes and remains popular with long time readers. You can try using substitutions to make it dairy free, however I have not tested this myself and can’t say how it will turn out.
So now that we’ve covered a few savory options for Cinco de Mayo festivities, let’s talk dessert.
Specifically cookies. Because cookies are my favorite. Obviously.
And today we’re focusing on perfectly chewy lime dark chocolate chunk cookies that are sprinkled with a bit of sea salt.
Because lime and salt means they are mexican-inspired, yes? That’s what I’m going with at least.
They are soft and chewy, filled with just the right amount of lime and speckled with dark chocolate chunks.
And then of course that perfect dusting of salt for a bit of the sweet and salty thing.
These cookies make the perfect ending to a meal full of chips and salsa … and plenty of tacos or enchiladas.
Or if you want to pull a few out from the freezer after a long day with a big glass of milk, that definitely works too.
We’re having a Cinco de Mayo potluck at my house this weekend and my stash of these currently in the freezer may need to make an appearance.
Additional Cookie Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
- Lemon Lime Cookies
- Cardamom Spice Cookies
- Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
Lime Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Perfectly soft and chewy lime dark chocolate chunk cookies! These irresistible buttery cookies are filled with lime zest, dark chocolate chunks and finished with sea salt. Vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add in the egg and egg yolk and beat until combined. Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract and zest. Beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the flour mixture and beat until just combined.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the chocolate chunks.*
- Scoop about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of dough (I used my large cookie scoop) and drop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the balls about two inches apart. Sprinkle the tops lightly with sea salt.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are a light golden brown around the edges and the centers are just set (they may not look completely completely done when you take them out but they will continue to cook on the baking sheet).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*While not necessary, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator after you fold in the chocolate. I’ve found that chilling the dough helps them bake up a little thicker. I’ve chilled these anywhere from 30 minutes to up to 2 hours.
Also, you can freeze the dough so you have it ready to go whenever you have a cookie emergency! Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and then drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet (you can space them close together) and sprinkle with the sea salt. Transfer the sheet to the freezer. Once frozen, remove the dough balls from the baking sheet and store in a baggie or container. When you are ready to eat the cookies, bake them directly from the freezer. You will likely need to add a few minutes to the baking time. Just keep an eye on them while in the oven.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 106Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Sounds great. While I know that almond extract is always a good thing, I’m wondering what coconut extract in its place would be like. What do you think?
Hey Lydia! I think that could be delicious too! Add a little more tropical flair 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
What a fabulous flavor combo, even at a potluck I bring like 3-4 things hahaha no control!! LOL
Wow — these cookies sound fantastic! As you know, I’m a huge fan of chewy cookies. Adding lime and sea salt is a great way to incorporate these into a Cinco De Mayo party. I hope your potluck is a blast!!!
These cookies sound amazing! I love the idea of lime and chocolate- so delicious! 🙂
Lime…Cinco dey Mayo… yup I totally see the connection. 🙂 Plus, I’ll take any excuse to make cookies, especially of the chocolate chip variety. I’ve seen the lime and chocolate combo before but haven’t tried it yet. I think these cookies are a sign to start…with these. 🙂
Yes, definitely a sign! : )
haha come on over … and bring those 7 dishes because I totally understand! : ) One does need to have more parties – I agree!
Cinco de Mayo COOKIES! I love it and the lime addition is genius!
I would love these cookies with a nice cup of coffee. Blessings, Catherine
You know I never would’ve thought to combine dark chocolate and lime, but these cookies look spectacular, Ashley! What a fun and festive treat!
You are reading my mind! I have been craving for some tasty chocolate cookies all day! The combo of lime and chocolate sounds amazing. I would love to have some of these cookies right now…. 😛
Yay for Cinco de Mayo and all the Mexican-inspired recipes! These cookies look insanely delicious. I never would’ve thought of combining lime and dark chocolate. Yum!
oh goodness–these sound wonderful! i’ve made orange chocolate chip cookies and love the citrus/chocolate combo! yum!
I’ve been wanting to try orange and chocolate in a cookie!
Salt and Lime…pass the tequila! Seriously, these cookies sound good! I’m going to have to give this flavor combination a try. Pinning!!
Um, yes. I totally agree – I want to make these cookies happen ASAP! I’ve been crazy about limes lately and can’t believe I’ve yet to put them into a cookie. I just love Cinco de Mayo and seeing fabulous recipes like this one!
Lime, chocolate, and sea salt sounds like a fabulous combination! Definitely a wonderful ending to a Cinco de Mayo celebration. And I’m a firm believer that all baked goods are better with almond extract 🙂
Yes! Same here – even just a little makes them taste so good!
Lime and dark chocolate is such a fun combo for cookies! I’ve really enjoyed all of your Cinco de Mayo posts. I know I’m going to fill up on chips and salsa, and probably margaritas, haha, so cookies would be the perfect dessert! 🙂
What a creative flavour-combination idea! I remember eating these delicious candies when I was a child called ‘chocolate limes’ and they worked so well. Lime goes perfectly with dark chocolate and I think the addition of a little salt to these no doubt makes them cookie perfection!
These cookies look great Ashley…and yes, I love the idea of chunky chocolate and lime…
Thanks for the recipe…hope you are having a wonderful week 😀
I would love to try these! What a great twist on a classic. The lime and salt definitely goes perfect for Cinco de Mayo and I like how you’ve got a touch of almond extract in there. These cookies are bound to be a conversation starter. Your potluck sounds like such fun!
I love the sound of these sweet and salty cookies! Soft and chewy are my favorite and I really like the lime and dark chocolate combo! Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo potluck 🙂 Haha yup, so hard to choose just one dish – have a wonderful time this weekend friend – I know it will be amazing 🙂
Boy do these look delicious! I love chocolate chunk cookies.. but have never had them with lime… great idea! YUM!
Chocolate and lime!! Such a great combination Ashley!! Perfect for your celebration 🙂
I love the lime + chocolate combo, and cookies are my favorite too! These look perfect for a Cinco de Mayo table. Have fun at the potluck!
I’ve never had lime with chocolate, but it’s got to be good! These are going to be a hit at your potluck — I love the looks and sounds of these cookies, especially with a hit of salt. Gotta have that hit of salt! Good call. 🙂
It’s a must! : )
I loveeeeee chocolate and lime together!! And I love that these are not only perfect for Cindo De Mayo, but all year round! Super pretty too!
I have the hardest time deciding what to bring to potlucks!! I start thinking about it weeks in advance and change my mind about 50 times! I’m loving these cookies. They are chewy, sweet, and salty, what more could a cookie lover want!
Same here! It’s torture trying to narrow it down!
I love chocolate and oranges, so why not chocolate and lime?! Love this idea, Ashley! Totally brilliant… and perfect for my constant choco/citrus cravings. A must-try for sure!
These cookies sound amazing! The flavor combo of lime and dark chocolate sounds absolutely delicious. Pinned!
I totally immediately thought of Cinco de Mayo when I read the title….these are so gorgeous! I never would have thought to add lime and dark chocolate to chocolate chip cookies, but when I think about it…genius!
I’m so obsessed with citrus right now… these are right up my alley.
Nice! I don’t think I’ve ever had lime and chocolate together. Sounds perfect for a toquilla party. Happy preparations, Ashley! You gonna do it just fine..:) ela
Adding lime zest to chocolate chip cookies is the best! And I love that they are chewy. Perfect for cinco de mayo!
Lime, dark chocolate, and salt?! You just hit on some of my absolute fave flavors! And I agree: lime + salt does equal cinco de mayo in my book! These look killer!!! Your potluck is going to be amazing!
I totally know what you mean about going overboard. It must be a food blogger problem, because I also want to make all the things! Cookies are my favorite too, and I’m intrigued by the chocolate/lime combo. Sounds awesome!
I get so excited … and then have to force myself to hold back (since obviously others are bringing food!) haha
The combination of lime and chocolate sounds wonderful! Plus, I absolutely love a soft and chewy cookie waaay more than crunchy cookies. And, I’m totally with you on potlucks! They’re so much fun and I love being able to try lots of different foods!
Perfect flavor combo for cookies! Love that you sprinkle them with salt!
Oh wow these sounds fantastic! I bet the lime and dark chocolate go amazingly together! 🙂
What a great idea to add lime to these chocolate chunk cookies – I bet the lime really enhances the chocolate – only one way to find out for myself – and thats to invite myself to your potluck! 🙂
haha if you drive all the way to NC I will definitely feed you some cookies!
I must have these! They look/sound amazing! I love the lime and dark chocolate combo, so original. I’ll be making these over the weekend for sure. P.S. Dunkin Donuts now has an Arnold Palmer Coolata… Omg!
Um what?? haha oh my, I may need to make a trip there today… although it’s pouring right now so maybe tomorrow : )
I have never thought of adding lime in chocolate cookies and I love the idea.
These look super!
lime and chocolate!! yum – sounds like a really lovely and fresh cookie combo. x
I never would’ve thought of combining chocolate and lime but you make it work! These look delicious and yes, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
Lovely and interesting combination 🙂 I think I still have lime in fridge 🙂