Description
Lime Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies infused with fresh lime zest and juice, offering a light citrus flavor balanced by a dusting of sweet powdered sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are rolled thin, baked until golden, and coated in sugar while warm for a luscious finish. Perfect for tea time or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar), plus 2/3 cup for coating
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the wet and dry: In a mixer, cream the butter and ⅓ cup of the icing sugar until fluffy. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract, then beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Shape and chill the dough: Roll the dough into two logs, each about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up the dough for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven and slice dough: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the chilled dough logs from the refrigerator and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Place the slices on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly but remain warm.
- Coat the cookies with sugar: Place the remaining ⅔ cup of powdered sugar into a resealable plastic bag. While the cookies are still warm, add a few at a time to the bag, seal it, and gently toss to coat each cookie evenly with the powdered sugar. This creates a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth exterior.
Notes
- Storage: Store the Lime Meltaways in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the powdered sugar melts into the cookies, simply sprinkle with more sugar before serving.
- Freezing: For longer storage, place the cookies in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 12g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
