LEMON-LIME BUTTER COOKIES

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I was looking for a light cookie that would freeze and travel well and couldn't find one, so I created these. They are so good you won't be able to eat just one.-Brenda Brooks, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in citrus zest and lemon juice. Gradually beat in flour., Shape into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 16-19 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ratry Fahim
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Pawan Singh
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon-lime desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and refreshing.


Lakota Erway
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These cookies are a bit more work than some other recipes, but they're definitely worth it. They're so unique and delicious.


Max Marison
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I love that these cookies are made with real lemon and lime zest. It gives them such a fresh and vibrant flavor.


amanda Barker
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These cookies are the perfect way to brighten up a gloomy day. They're so cheerful and delicious.


Filimon Gomez
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I've tried other lemon-lime cookie recipes before, but these are by far the best. They're so moist and flavorful.


Alpha Networks
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Raja zain
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I love that I can just mix everything together in one bowl.


jessy Diolan
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I was a bit skeptical about the lemon-lime flavor combination, but I'm so glad I tried these cookies. They're amazing! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cookies are so light and fluffy.


Maqsood Maqsood
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Tadhg Melia
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These cookies were a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the lemon-lime flavor.