Zesty Lime Cookies Recipes

CITRUS CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
• Combine the butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
• Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract, citrus zest, citrus juice and food coloring and beat until incorporated. Decrease the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in another small bowl. Scoop tablespoons of the chilled dough and roll into balls. Toss each ball in the granulated sugar first, then in the confectioners' sugar, coating them very generously and thoroughly. Arrange the balls about 1 inch apart on 2 baking sheets (you should have 24 balls). Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Position the oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Bake until the cookies spread, the tops crack and the edges are firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

SPRING LIME TEA COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.

KEY LIME COOKIES I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in lime juice and lime zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Form dough into 1/2 inch balls, and arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies while still warm.

ZESTY LIME SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment. In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium to high 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and lime zest. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour (mixture may be crumbly). Use your hands to gather dough into a smooth ball. Divide dough in half.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time to about 1/8 inch thick. Using 2 1/2-inch tree-shape cutters, cut out dough. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Cool on sheets 4 minutes; cool on wire rack.
• Spread bottoms of half the cookies with a generous layer of Lime Buttercream Filling. Top with remaining cookies. If desired, use remaining filling to decorate cookie tops. Makes 26.

ZESTY LIME COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease or line sheets with parchment paper.
• Beat butter and sugar until well combined. Add zest and lime juice. Beat well. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together.
• Roll 2 tablespoons dough on a lightly floured surface to form 4-inch log. Curl into a ring and gently press ends together. Your cookie will look like a small donut. Place on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack ro finish cooling.
• GLAZE:.
• Combine ingredients for glaze. Drizzle over cookies to create a zigzag pattern and wait for the glaze to set.

LOVELY LIME COOKIES

Steps:

• combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. stir until smooth and creamy.
• add eggs, corn syrup, vanilla and lime juice to mixture in bowl. mix well.
• combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. mix well.
• add flour mixture to creamy mixture. mix well.
• roll dough into 1 inch balls. place several inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5 - 7 minutes. (do not overbake!).
• when cool, remove cookies from baking sheet. dust generously with powdered sugar.