| 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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