LIME CHRISTMAS TEA COOKIES
Brighten your holiday cookie tray with these tangy frosted fir trees that are flecked with pistachios and flavored with lime juice and vanilla. They're a deliciously different cutout cookie. -Mary Ann Taday, East Lyme, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the lime zest, lime juice and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Beat in food coloring. Stir in pistachios. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 5 tablespoons water and the meringue powder; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Thin with enough remaining water to achieve desired consistency. Divide in half; if desired, tint 1 portion green. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture. Frost and decorate cookies to resemble snow-covered trees or as desired. Let stand at room temperature several hours or until frosting is dry and firm. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if they had a little less sugar.
Edward Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm not sure about the lime flavor in these cookies. I think I would have preferred a more traditional holiday flavor, like peppermint or gingerbread.
Wajib Miya
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Bush HONK
[email protected]I'm always looking for new holiday cookie recipes and these lime Christmas tea cookies are definitely a keeper. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.
MST. MAYASHRAFIYA
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover lime zest. They're also a great last-minute holiday gift.
Shahin Sumon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lime, but I actually really liked these cookies. The lime flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients.
Taiwo Marufdeen
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Jonathan Varnado
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a great change from traditional holiday cookies.
Isaiah Ngetich
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Arup Chiran
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
MARY HANANIYA
[email protected]These cookies are beautiful and delicious! I love the green color and the lime flavor is perfect. They're a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Abed Arif
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lime, but I actually really enjoyed these cookies. The lime flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients. They're a great holiday cookie option for people who don't like overly sweet treats.
Malik Riyan
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of lime and Christmas spices. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
Isha sadaqatali
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive look. They're definitely a new holiday tradition in our house.
Steve Jamrex
[email protected]These lime Christmas tea cookies are a delightful treat! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a hint of Christmas spices. I love the festive green color, too. They're sure to be a hit at any holiday party.