Lime Zingers
"you can substitute Brazil nuts for hazelnuts"
Original recipe yields 72 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (15.2 g)
- Calories 65
- Total Fat - 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
- Cholesterol - 7.7 mg
- Sodium - 37.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 4.3 g
- Protein - 1.1 g
- Calcium - 17.6 mg
- Iron - 0.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
Step 3
Beat in lime peel, ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Step 4
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour and the nuts.
Step 5
Divide dough in half.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 8
Using 1- to 2-inch cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes.
Step 9
Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 10
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Step 11
Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
Step 12
For frosting, in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, the 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Step 13
Tint with green food coloring if desired.
Step 14
Spread onto cookies.
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.
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