Lime And Pepita Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

3. 3

   While the oven preheats, chop the pepitas and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat just until slightly browned, set aside.

4. 4

   In a large mixer bowl, cream 2 cups of sugar, butter, oil and the zest of 2 of the limes.

5. 5

   Add the eggs and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

6. 6

   Measure the lime juice and add 1/4 cup to the eggs mixture, reserving any additional juice for other uses.

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   In a medium size bowl, mix together the flour, pepitas, soda and salt.

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   Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture mixing well.

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   In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the remaining zest of 2 limes.

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    Using a heaping tablespoonful of dough, lightly form the dough into a ball and drop the into the sugar/zest mixture and roll lightly to coat.

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    Place the dough balls on a cookie sheet; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.

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    Bake in preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.