Tangy Lime Cookies ππͺ
Description: These Tangy Lime Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 83.4
- Fat Content: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 33.8mg
- Sodium Content: 52.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.9g
- Protein Content: 1g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Lime juice | 2 tbsp |
| Lime zest | 1 tsp |
| Butter | 2/3 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla | 1/2 tsp |
| Flour | 1 1/4 cups |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | As needed |
For the Filling:
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Lime juice: 2 tbsp
- Lime zest: 1 tsp
- Butter: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla: 1/2 tsp
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- Combine all the filling ingredients except the food coloring in a two-quart saucepan.
- Whisk to combine.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do Not Boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in food coloring if desired.
- Set aside to cool.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Heat the oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C).
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixer bowl, combine butter, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until well mixed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low.
- Add flour and salt.
- Beat until well mixed, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Shape and Assemble the Cookies:
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
- Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of filling into each cookie indentation.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not brown.
- Let them stand for one minute.
- Remove from the cookie sheets and cool completely.
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Finishing Touch:
- Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Enjoy these Tangy Lime Cookies as a refreshing and zesty treat any time of the year! Perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a special indulgence just for yourself. π
