Lime zingers
72 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Butter; (no substitutes) |
| ½ | cup | Granulated sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons | Lime peel; finely shredded |
| ¼ | cup | Lime juice; (about 2 limes) |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 2¼ | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ¼ | cup | Brazil nuts or hazelnuts; finely chopped |
| 4 | ounces | Cream cheese; softened |
| 1 | cup | Sifted powdered sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Lemon or lime juice |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| Green food coloring | ||
Directions
1. BEAT butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and beat till combined.
Beat in lime peel, the ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla till combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in nuts and any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Divide dough in half.
2. ROLL each half of dough ¼-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using 1- or 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. BAKE in a 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till light brown around edges.
Cool on wire racks.
4. FOR FROSTING, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, the 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed till smooth; tint with green food coloring as desired.
Frost cookies. Pipe designs with white frosting, if desired.
NOTES : Shred only the green part of the lime peel; the white layer just beneath it is bitter.
Recipe by: Better Homes Christmas Cookies 1997 Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 929 by Marie Smith <craftee@...> on Jan 11, 1998