Lime Meltaway Spritz

"These sweet tangy lime cookies really melt in your mouth," relates Beverly Coyde of Gasport, New York.

SERVINGS

36

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

20 min.

COOK

10 min.

TOTAL

30 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring, optional
  • LIME GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lime peel and vanilla. Tint half of the dough green if desired.
    Using a cookie press fitted with a ribbon disk, press dough into 12-in.-long strips 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cut each strip into 3-in. pieces (do not separate pieces).
    Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over cooled cookies. Let stand until set. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008

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