KEY LIME SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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These refreshing short bread cookies are great for summer!

Provided by michele parsons

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

COOKIE INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c corn starch
1 c butter, softened
1 Tbsp fresh key lime juice
2 tsp fresh key lime peel, grated
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
2 tsp fresh key lime peel, grated
2-3 Tbsp fresh key lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Beat butter in large bowl, increasing speed gradually, until creamy. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture and remaining cookie ingredients. Beat until dough forms (may need to be finished by hand).
  • 3. Hand roll dough into two 10-inch logs on lightly floured surface. Wrap each log in wax paper and refrigerate for two hours.
  • 4. Heat oven to 350. Reshape logs if necessary. Cut into ΒΌ inch slices with sharp knife. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 13 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Remove from sheet and cool completely.
  • 5. Meanwhile, prepare glaze. Place powdered sugar in small bowl and slowly add key lime juice for desired glaze consistency. Add key lime peel and stir until mixed. Spoon or brush glaze on cookies. Let stand until glaze in hardened (about 15 minutes).
  • 6. Store room temperature in sealed container or freeze.

shawm badal
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I love the combination of key lime and shortbread. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Brayden Komar
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jashin Sheikh
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ghaman Khatri
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These cookies were a bit bland for my taste. I think they could have used a little more sugar.


Clinton Duckworth
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I love the tangy flavor of these cookies! They're perfect for a summer party.


De'Zyire Fulmore
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Music bari bd
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Alexander Arroyo
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I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


Tyliyah Thompson
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but overall they were still delicious.


Svarbu Nesvarbu
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These cookies were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Aqsa Riaz
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I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're not too sweet and the key lime flavor is very refreshing.


Robiul Hossen
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Shadreck Mutuale
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The key lime flavor really made them stand out.


Solar Screams
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


ItsN0tI
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I used fresh key limes for this recipe and the flavor was amazing! The cookies had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Sultan buzdar Sultan buzdar
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The cookies were easy to make and the recipe was very clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie.


Jayden Holloway
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These key lime shortbread cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of the tangy lime flavor and the buttery shortbread crust was simply irresistible.


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