5 from 16 votes
Lime Meltaways
Lime Meltaways are tender, buttery cookies flavored with fresh lime zest and juice, creating a delicate tang that complements their soft crumb and melt-in-the-mouth texture. The dough is rolled into logs, chilled, and sliced into thin discs before baking to a just-golden edge. A light dusting of powdered sugar completes these lemon-lime inspired treats, perfect for afternoon tea or as a fresh citrusy cookie snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
13 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 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!
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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
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%)
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.