Description
These Lime Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies infused with fresh lime zest and juice, then coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Perfectly tender and lightly tangy, they offer a refreshing twist on classic meltaway cookies, ideal for parties or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- â…“ cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating
- â…” cup icing sugar (powdered sugar) for coating
Instructions
- Combine the wet and dry: In a mixer, cream the butter and â…“ 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 â…” 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
- Allow the dough to chill well to make slicing easier and to help the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Use fresh lime zest and juice for the best lime flavor.
- Ensure cookies are coated while warm so the powdered sugar sticks well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and tender.
