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Lime Meltaway Spritz

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

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 9, 2008

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Lime Meltaway Spritz cont.

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.