LIME SANDWICH COOKIES
For our two-bite take on Brazilian "lemonade" (basically a creamy limeade), swirl a dollop of tangy citrus filling between two tender sugar cookies -- and let it shine through the cutest of cutouts. For a photo-worthy finish, use a teardrop aspic cutter to create the just-sliced look -- or simply sift some powdered sugar over the tops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat 2 sticks butter with sugar on high until fluffy, 4 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture and beat to combine. Divide dough in half; flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove one disk from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out 1/8 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, stamp out rounds; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Roll scraps; cut out more rounds. Repeat with other disk. Cut 3/4-inch teardrops from half of cookies. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake, rotating sheets once, until edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
- Heat milk in a small pan over medium-high, stirring until bubbling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until it has the consistency of pudding, 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl. Whisk in juice, zest, and a pinch of salt. Cover surface with plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, and milk mixture on medium-high until fluffy. Spread 2 teaspoons filling on a solid cookie; top with a cutout. Repeat with remaining cookies. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 4 days.
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Tseko Nape
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any limes on hand. Do you think I could use lemons instead?
Eli Seagraves
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
The Gangster
[email protected]I've never made lime sandwich cookies before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.
Abby Cogill
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids.
Adalis Garcia
[email protected]I love the zesty lime flavor in these cookies. They're perfect for a summer party.
Shenica Locklear
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Yamaha Riasat
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again!
Denon Robinson
[email protected]These cookies were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected them to be.
abdi ginna
[email protected]The cookies were a bit crumbly, but the flavor was still good. I might try adding an extra egg yolk to the dough next time to see if that helps.
kevin walter
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.
MD Sojol Islam
[email protected]I've tried many lime sandwich cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet.
Eric Pangari
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Brooke Raetz
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Khadija Abdullahi
[email protected]These lime sandwich cookies are divine! The combination of zesty lime and creamy filling is heavenly. They're perfect for any occasion and always a hit with my friends and family.