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Lime Meltaways
Bring a little citrus to your season with these Lime Meltaways! These bite-size slice-and-bake shortbread cookies are made with lime zest and coated in powdered sugar for a sweet, citrus flavor that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
Servings: 36 -48 Cookies
Calories: 72 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened, 12 tablespoons
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar on medium-high speed until light and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla and mix again, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, mixing until combined. At first it might not seem like the dough will come together, but let it keep mixing and it will form into a nice dough, about the consistency of play-dough.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and roll each half into a 1 1/4-inch diameter log (about 9-inches long each). Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap the two logs of dough and slice into 1/4-inch discs using a sharp knife. Place the disks on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 13-14 minutes until barely golden around the edges.
- Cool for 8-10 minutes, then transfer half of the cookies to a large ziploc bag along with the reserved 2/3 cup of powdered sugar. Toss gently to coat each cookie with powdered sugar, then remove the cookies to a plate and repeat with the remaining cookies. A few of the cookies will probably break while being tossed with the powdered sugar, but they still taste good!
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 weeks. Supposedly they taste even better after a week or two since the lime flavor comes through stronger, but I haven't been able to keep any around that long!
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Notes
- Recipe from Life Currents, as adapted from Martha Stewart.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- These would also be delicious made with lemon, orange, or even grapefruit juice and zest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36-48 Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.