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Zesty Lime Cookies

Source of Recipe


Sophisticated Entertaining






List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  
• 2 Tbsp lime zest
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• *
  
• -- Lime Glaze --
  
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F). Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
   
   
2. Add butter and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add lime juice and zest, and mix well. Add flour and beat until thoroughly combined.
   
   
3. Form 1/2-inch balls from the dough and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
   
   
4. For the Lime Glaze: Mix together powdered sugar and lime juice until combined.
   
   
5. Remove cookies from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle glaze over cookies. (Store in an airtight container at room temperature.)
   
   Makes 16 cookies.