KEY LIME BUTTER COOKIES
I love limes so much that if a recipe calls for lemons I almost always use limes instead. With their pretty green color, these are perfect for Christmas-you can also make them as sandwich cookies and use lime curd for the filling.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, lime juice and zest. Brush over cookies. Let stand until set. If desired, decorate with gel just before serving.
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Dante Taylor
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, I can even get my kids to help me. They love rolling out the dough and cutting out the shapes.
Arisha Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just to say thank you.
Sesra Rube
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cookies, but these were really good. The key lime flavor is really refreshing and the cookies are nice and chewy.
Mithel Shakib
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.
Abubakari Sadick
[email protected]I love the bright green color of these cookies. They're so eye-catching and make a great addition to any dessert table.
King I am Kiko
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and buttery.
prity yogi
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Saadullah Ch
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that I can just grab one or two without feeling like I'm overindulging.
AHSAN ALI3332
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Sweetflowers12
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.
Shela Nandang sumalay
[email protected]The cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. Next time, I'll try reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Imran Khokhar
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.
Arish Ali
[email protected]I love the combination of key lime and butter in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Tracy Efeoge
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so easy to make and have a delicious key lime flavor.