Key Lime Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Key Lime Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; Sugar; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; Green decorating gel, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
Sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Green decorating gel, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, lime juice and zest. Brush over cookies. Let stand until set. If desired, decorate with gel just before serving.

727

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Butter Cookies

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