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Lime Meltaway Spritz




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Prep: 20 min.
Bake: 10 min. + cooling

"These sweet tangy lime cookies really melt in your mouth," relates
Beveryly
Coyde of Gasport, New York.



List of Ingredients




1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-3/4 cup 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 confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel, optional



Recipe



In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and
fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and cornstarch. 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 seperate 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.
Yield: about 3 dozen