Lime-Glazed Cookies
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest (2 medium limes)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Lime Glaze (recipe follows)
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- (makes enough for about 3 dozen cookies)
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add lime zest and juice, and salt; beat until combined.
- Add flour; beat until just combined.
- Turn out the dough onto a large piece of parchment or waxed paper.
- Using your hands, shape dough into an 8-inch log; flatten into a rectangle (1 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide).
- Fold paper over log; flatten sides against work surface.
- Freeze or refrigerate dough until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed and barely golden, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Using the back of a spoon spread about 1 teaspoon Lime Glaze on each cookie.
- Unglazed cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; they should be eaten the same day they are glazed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until spreadable.
- Use immediately.
unsalted butter, granulated sugar, confectioners sugar, lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, flour, confectioners sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lime-glazed-cookies-390137 (may not work)