Key Lime Shortbread Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh Key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated Key lime zest
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated Key lime zest
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
- Freshly grated Key lime zest, if desired
- Combine flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in bowl.
- Set aside.
- Beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy.
- Add flour mixture and all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until dough forms.
- Shape dough into 2 (10-inch) logs on lightly floured surface.
- Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Reshape logs, if necessary.
- Cut into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife.
- Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
- Cool completely.
- Place powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon lime zest in bowl.
- Gradually stir in enough lime juice for desired glazing consistency.
- Spoon or brush glaze on top of cookies.
- Let stand until glaze is hardened.
flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, butter, fresh key lime juice, lime zest, powdered sugar, lime zest, fresh key lime juice, lime zest
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/1141/key-lime-shortbread-cookies (may not work)