LIME SANDWICH COOKIES
For our two-bite take on Brazilian "lemonade" (basically a creamy limeade), swirl a dollop of tangy citrus filling between two tender sugar cookies -- and let it shine through the cutest of cutouts. For a photo-worthy finish, use a teardrop aspic cutter to create the just-sliced look -- or simply sift some powdered sugar over the tops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat 2 sticks butter with sugar on high until fluffy, 4 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture and beat to combine. Divide dough in half; flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove one disk from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out 1/8 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, stamp out rounds; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Roll scraps; cut out more rounds. Repeat with other disk. Cut 3/4-inch teardrops from half of cookies. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake, rotating sheets once, until edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
- Heat milk in a small pan over medium-high, stirring until bubbling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until it has the consistency of pudding, 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl. Whisk in juice, zest, and a pinch of salt. Cover surface with plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, and milk mixture on medium-high until fluffy. Spread 2 teaspoons filling on a solid cookie; top with a cutout. Repeat with remaining cookies. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 4 days.
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DuskyDaFox
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Osina Osina
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really liked these cookies. The lime flavor is really strong and it balances out the coconut perfectly.
Seth Ricord
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love taking them to potlucks and parties.
Sunil Kushwaha
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Nygirah Lebrun
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the way the lime and coconut flavors complement each other.
Mpho_M Mariri
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Robin Mia
[email protected]These cookies were a disaster! They spread out too much in the oven and turned out flat and crispy.
Shreef ullah
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven. I think I might have needed to chill the dough for longer.
Fauzu Sijal Abibu
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Uche Classiq
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious!
Jed Willams
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I'm always getting compliments on them when I bring them to parties.
Abdo bonowara
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The lime and coconut go together perfectly.
Sk Tamim Vai 6422
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and chewy. I'll definitely be making them again.