Lime Christmas Tea Cookies Recipe

Name: Lime Christmas Tea Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 10 to 12 drops green food coloring; 3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios; 3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 to 6 tablespoons warm water; 3 tablespoons meringue powder; Green food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 to 12 drops green food coloring
3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons warm water
3 tablespoons meringue powder
Green food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lime zest, lime juice and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Beat in food coloring. Stir in pistachios. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Divide in half; if desired, tint one portion green. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.
5
Frost and decorate cookies as desired. Let stand at room temperature several hours or until frosting is dry and firm. Store in an airtight container.

985

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons grated lime zest, 1/4 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lime Christmas Tea 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.

Lime Christmas Tea Cookies

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