Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Lime Zest Cookies


Ingredients:

3/4    cup unsalted butter 
1       cup confectioners sugar
2       limes (finely grated for zest)
2       tablespoon fresh lime juice (use limes above)
1       tablespoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cup flour
2       tablespoon cornstarch
1/4    tablespoon salt 




Instructions

1.  In a medium sized bowl, combine butter, 1/3 cup confectioners sugar and whisk until mixture is flufy. 
2.  Add in lime zest, lime juice and vanilla to butter mixture until fluffy. 
3.  In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and salt.
4.  Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until mixtures are thoroughly combined. 
5.  Roll the cookie mixture into a log approximately 1 1/4" thick in diameter. 
6.  Wrap the cookie dough log into a large piece of parchment paper. 
7.  Place the log in the refridgerator for at least 1 hour or until cold and firm. 

..... wait approximately 1 hour for dough to get cold and firm enough to cut ....

8.  Preheat oven to 350*F. 
9.  Remove parchment paper from the logs. Cut into 1/4" thick pieces. 
10. Place cut out cookies and place on baking sheet 1" apart. 
11. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. 
12. Let cool for approximately 10 minutes. 
13. While cookies are still warm, toss cookies around in the remaining 2/3 cups confectioners sugar in a ziploc bag. 
14. Serve and Enjoy!



❤ ❤ Made with ingredients found in Tamarindo, Costa Rica ❤