Lime-Glazed Cookies
Source of Recipe
From "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook" by Martha Stewart
Recipe Introduction
"To keep these cookies flaky and light, do not overmix the butter and sugars; the dough must not become too soft before adding the remaining ingredients."
List of Ingredients
◦ 1 sticks ( cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
◦ cup granulated sugar
◦ cup confectioners' sugar
◦ 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest (2 medium limes)
◦ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
◦ teaspoon salt
◦ 1 cups all-purpose flour
◦ Lime Glaze (recipe follows)
Recipe
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add lime zest and juice, and salt; beat until combined. Add flour; beat until just combined.
Turn out the dough onto a large piece of parchment or waxed paper. Using your hands, shape dough into an 8-inch log; flatten into a rectangle (1 inches high and 2 inches wide). Fold paper over log, flatten sides against work surface. Freeze or refrigerate dough until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into -inch-thick slices. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed and barely golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Using the back of a spoon, spread about 1 teaspoon Lime Glaze on each cookie. Unglazed cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; they should be eaten the same day they are glazed.
Makes about 3 dozen
❧ Lime Glaze:
"Speckles of grated lime zest in this pretty soft-green icing give the finished cookies a fresh citrus flavor."
◦ cup confectioners' sugar
◦ 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
◦ 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until spreadable. Use immediately.
Makes enough for about 3 dozen cookies
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