Lime Meltaways
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
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Servings
36 -48 Cookies
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Calories
72 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Lime Meltaways
Description
This recipe for Lime Meltaways starts by creaming softened butter with a portion of powdered sugar until light and pale, which helps build a tender texture. Fresh lime zest and juice, along with vanilla extract, introduce bright citrus and aromatic notes. The dough is then formed by gradually mixing in all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt, resulting in a consistency similar to play-dough that’s easy to shape.
Dividing the dough into two logs and chilling allows it to firm up for clean slicing, producing uniform thin cookies. Baking at 350°F briefly until edges just begin to brown achieves crisp edges with a soft center. After cooling slightly, some cookies can be bagged and frozen for future use without loss of quality.
The balance of butter and cornstarch lends these cookies their characteristic 'meltaway' texture, while lime juice and zest offer a fresh citrus profile that can be varied with other citrus fruits if desired. They pair well with tea or light desserts.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter softened, 12 tablespoons, salted
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- lime zest of 2
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
- 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!
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to two months without losing texture.
- For variations, substitute lime with lemon, orange, or grapefruit juice and zest to customize the citrus flavor.
- Ensure dough is well chilled before slicing to maintain shape during baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36-48 Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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