Lime Zingers
From: Better Homes and GardensBrazil nuts, a main ingredient in these lime-scented cookies, are actually the seeds of a giant tree that grows in the amazon rainforest.
Servings: 72 cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Total: 48 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped Brazil nuts or hazelnuts (filberts)
1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. vanilla
Green food coloring
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and beat until combined. Beat in lime peel, the 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 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. Divide dough in half.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 1- to 2-inch cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
3. 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. Tint with green food coloring. Spread onto cookies. Makes 72 cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 62, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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