Lime zingers

72 Servings

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
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

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

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