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: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh Key lime juice; 2 teaspoons freshly grated Key lime zest; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon freshly grated Key lime zest; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice; Freshly grated Key lime zest, if desired

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh Key lime juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated Key lime zest
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated Key lime zest
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
Freshly grated Key lime zest, if desired

1
Combine flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy.
4
Add flour mixture and all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until dough forms.
5
Shape dough into 2 (10-inch) logs on lightly floured surface.
6
Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
7
Heat oven to 350F.
8
Reshape logs, if necessary.
9
Cut into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife.
10
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
11
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
12
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
13
Cool completely.
14
Place powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon lime zest in bowl.
15
Gradually stir in enough lime juice for desired glazing consistency.
16
Spoon or brush glaze on top of cookies.
17
Let stand until glaze is hardened.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, and more.

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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