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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 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.

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Yield: about 3 dozen.

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