Lime Zest Wafers

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   Cream together butter and sugar with a mixer or wooden spoon until well blended.

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   Add the vanilla extract, mix in the egg whites just until incorporated.

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   Gradually add the flour and salt and mix just until absorbed.

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   Stir in lime zest.

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   Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   Spray flat baking sheets with vegetable spray or use parchment paper.

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   Using a 1/2 tsp measure drop the batter onto the baking sheets leaving a few inches between the cookies because they spread.

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   Bake until the edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes and remove the cookies immediately to a wire rack.

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   Let sit to cool completely.

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    Notes: Using a baking sheet with sides causes the cookies to over brown, flat cookie sheets with no edges are beast.

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    If the wafers become to brittle on the sheet before removing to the wire rack, place in the oven for 30 seconds to soften.

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    These should be nice and crisp, cool completely before placing in a container.

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    Do not make them too large or they will be soft.

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    These are nice and light, and not overly sweet.

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    Always a hit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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