Lime-Glazed Cookies

12 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Add lime zest and juice, and salt; beat until combined.
  3. 3
    Add flour; beat until just combined.
  4. 4
    Turn out the dough onto a large piece of parchment or waxed paper.
  5. 5
    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).
  6. 6
    Fold paper over log; flatten sides against work surface.
  7. 7
    Freeze or refrigerate dough until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  8. 8
    Preheat the oven to 350F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.
  9. 9
    Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. 10
    Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  11. 11
    Place about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  12. 12
    Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed and barely golden, about 15 minutes.
  13. 13
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. 14
    Using the back of a spoon spread about 1 teaspoon Lime Glaze on each cookie.
  15. 15
    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.
  16. 16
    In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until spreadable.
  17. 17
    Use immediately.

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