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ROD 3/21/2006 It's Spring Day Spring Lime Tea Cookies

Source of Recipe

Marla


Recipe Introduction

It's the vernal equinox - the time of year that symbolizes the change to spring. With the sun positioned right over the equator, the day and night are about equal in length around the world. (Equinox means "equal night".) From now until September, there will be longer and warmer days in the Northern Hemisphere, so.... Spring has sprung! "These are light, buttery tea cookies bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for a spring day."

List of Ingredients

ROD 3/21/2006 It's Spring Day Spring Lime Tea Cookies




Spring Lime Tea Cookies




2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup white sugar





Recipe

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.


Original recipe yield: 2 dozen