Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths Recipe

Name: Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg, plus one yolk; 1 ½ teaspoons lime zest; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 5 drops green food coloring; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon light corn syrup; 1 drop liquid green food coloring; nonpareils, red and white

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, plus one yolk
1 ½ teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
5 drops green food coloring
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon light corn syrup
1 drop liquid green food coloring
nonpareils, red and white

1
Dough:.
2
Beat butter, sugar, egg, yolk, lime zest and juice, food color and salt in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy.
3
On low, beat in flour until blended.
4
Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.
5
Heat oven to 350, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, nonstick foil or reusuable nonstick liners.
6
Working with half the dough at a time, roll rounded tsps dough into balls; chill until form, about 15 minutes.
7
Roll each ball into a 7 inch rope.
8
Gently twist 2 ropes together and shape into a wreath, attaching ends together.
9
Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
10
Bake 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
11
Cool on baking sheet 3 minutes.
12
Remove to wire racks to cool completly.
13
Repeat with remaining dough.
14
Glaze and Decorations:.
15
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth (thin with a little extra water to create a dip-able glaze if needed) Working with one cookie at a time, dip the face of cookie lightly into glaze, letting excess drip back into bowl.
16
Place on a wire rack; immediately sprinkle with nonpareils.
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Repeat with remaining cookies.
18
Let stand until glaze hardens.
19
Tie a small bow around each wreath with red or green ribbon if desired.
20
STORAGE TIP: Store airtight at cool room temperature with wax paper between layers up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 2 months.

876

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg, plus one yolk, 1 ½ teaspoons lime zest, and more.

Yes, Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths 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.

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Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths

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Variations & substitutions

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