Lime Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Name: Lime Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped; For the lime icing; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 teaspoon lime peel, grated

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
For the lime icing
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon lime peel, grated

1
Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.
2
Beat in egg.
3
Stir in flour and lime peel Mix in pistachio.
4
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
Roll into 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
6
Place in ungreased baking sheet.
7
Bake for 8 to 10 mins at 375F or till light brown.
8
Ice as desired.
9
Lime Icing: beat butter with powdered sugar,milk and lime peel till smooth.
10
If frosting is too stiff,add in more milk.
11
If too soft,add powdered sugar.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Lime Pistachio 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 Pistachio Cookies

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