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Lime Meltaways

These Lime Meltaways are the perfect Christmas cookie. They simply melt in your mouth and if you love lime flavor then this cookie is for you.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cups butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 cup icing sugar same as powdered sugar or confectioners sugar
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Combine the wet and dry: In a mixer, cream the butter and ⅓ cup of the icing sugar until fluffy. Add the lime zest, lime juice, vanilla and beat until fluffy. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt then add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
  2. Roll dough into two 2 inch diameter logs and cover with wrap and chill for at least an hour. Heat oven to 350℉. Slice the dough into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cookies on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  3. Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
  4. Finish the cookies: Place remaining ⅔ cup powdered sugar in a resealable plastic bag. While still warm place the cookies in the sugar-filled bag, and toss to coat.

Notes

  • Storage: You can store them in an air tight container at room temperature for about 3 days, if they’ll last that long. If you notice that the powdered sugar on them melts into the cookie, don’t worry. Just sprinkle them with more, or simply roll them through a bit more powdered sugar. Nobody will notice or mind!
  • Freezing: You can store these in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.