| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Dairy | Cookies, Picture | 72 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Butter; (no substitutes) |
| 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 2 | ts | Lime peel; finely shredded |
| 1/4 | c | Lime juice; (about 2 limes) |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| 2 1/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | c | Brazil nuts or hazelnuts; finely chopped |
| 4 | oz | Cream cheese; softened |
| 1 | c | Sifted powdered sugar |
| 1 | tb | Lemon or lime juice |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| Green food coloring |
INSTRUCTIONS
1. BEAT butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and beat till combined. Beat in lime peel, the 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla till combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in nuts and any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Divide dough in half. 2. ROLL each half of dough 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using 1- or 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets. 3. BAKE in a 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till light brown around edges. Cool on wire racks. 4. FOR FROSTING, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, the 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed till smooth; tint with green food coloring as desired. Frost cookies. Pipe designs with white frosting, if desired. NOTES : Shred only the green part of the lime peel; the white layer just beneath it is bitter. Recipe by: Better Homes Christmas Cookies 1997 Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 929 by Marie Smith <craftee@sprynet.com> on Jan 11, 1998
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