Key Lime Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Key Lime Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookie; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 cup butter (softened); 1 tablespoon key lime juice; 2 teaspoons key lime zest; Glaze; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon key lime zest; 3 tablespoons key lime juice

Servings: persons

cookie
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup butter (softened)
1 tablespoon key lime juice
2 teaspoons key lime zest
Glaze
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon key lime zest
3 tablespoons key lime juice

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["Combine flour, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.", "Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.", "Beat in flour mixture, zest and juice at low speed until dough forms. Dough will be crumbly.", "divide dough in half and roll into 2 10-inch logs. Wrap in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Slice cookies into 1/4"" slices and place 1"" apart on an ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges start to brown.", "Remove from pan and let cookies cool completely.", "Meanwhile, make glaze. Put sugar and zest into a medium bowl. Stir in enough lime juice to get glaze to spreading consistancy.", "Spoon or brush glaze onto the tops of cooled cookies.", "Allow glaze to harden, about 15 minutes."]

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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Yes, Key Lime Shortbread 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 Shortbread Cookies

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