Frosted Lime Wafers Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 25
🍪 Yield: 50 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of lime with these Frosted Lime Wafers! Perfect for dessert, potlucks, or any occasion, these zesty cookies are sure to be a hit. With a tangy lime glaze, they’re bursting with fresh citrus flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Lime zest | 1/2 tsp |
| Lime juice | 1/3 cup |
| Flour | 2 1/4 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Butter (for glaze) | 3 tbsp |
| Lime juice (for glaze) | 1-2 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the Wafers:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds until creamy.
- Add granulated sugar, baking soda, and lime zest. Beat until well combined.
- Mix in lime juice until incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, beating until well combined. If needed, use a wooden spoon to stir in the remaining flour.
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Baking:
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Using a spatula, transfer the wafers to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, and enough lime juice to achieve a glazing consistency.
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Glazing:
- Dip the tops of the cooled wafers into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the glazed wafers, glaze side up, on wire racks to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 168.9
- Total Fat: 8.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 23.2mg
- Sodium: 87.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 12.8g
- Protein: 1.3g
Recipe Notes:
- For a stronger lime flavor, you can add more lime zest or juice to both the cookie dough and glaze.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, but they’re best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to get creative with the glaze by adding a touch of food coloring for a vibrant presentation.
