Lime Zingers
Created by Fizzybrat on June 25, 2019
- Servings: 72
- Prep Time: 40m
- Cook Time: 8m
- Recipe #32762
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup finely chopped Brazil nuts
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Green food coloring (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
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Step 2: Add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
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Step 3: Beat in lime peel, ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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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.
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Step 5: Divide dough in half.
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Step 6: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 7: On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Step 8: Using 1- to 2-inch cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes.
How to Make
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Step 9: Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
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Step 10: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Step 11: Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
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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.
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Step 13: Tint with green food coloring if desired.
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Step 14: Spread onto cookies.