Lime Zingers Recipe

Name: Lime Zingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIE; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel; 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/4 cups flour; 3/4 cup finely chopped brazil nuts or 3/4 cup hazelnuts; CITRUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

COOKIE
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup finely chopped brazil nuts or 3/4 cup hazelnuts
CITRUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
In large mixing bowl beat butter on high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add sugar and beat until combined.
3
Beat in lime peel, lime juice and vanilla until combined.
4
Mix in flour until combined.
5
Add nuts and stir just until combined.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
On lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
8
Using 1-2 inch cookie cutters, cut out dough (shape of your choice).
9
Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until light brown around the edges.
11
Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
12
While cooling, beat all frosting ingredients together with mixer, until smooth. May tint with green food coloring if desired. Adjust consistency with powedered sugar until spreadable.
13
Frost cooled cookies.
14
Store frosted cookies in refrigerator.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIE, 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel, and more.

Yes, Lime Zingers 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 Zingers

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