Lime-Glazed Coconut Butter Cookies

By Shivani

A tangy glaze cuts the richness of the flaky cookies. Paired with a plate of fresh pineapple, they make a light finish to any meal.

Ingredients

• LIME GLAZE:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 21/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp grated lime rind
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 2 tsp grated lime rind
• 1/4 cup lime juice

Details

Servings 40

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat eggs and vanilla. Whisk together flour, coconut, cornstarch, lime rind, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture in 2 additions. Divide in half; flatten into discs. Wrap each and refrigerate until firm; about 30 minutes.
2. Between floured waxed paper, roll out each disc to 1/4 inch thickness. Using 21/2- inch round cookie cutter, cut out shapes, cutting and re rolling scraps. Place 1 inch apart, on parchment paper lined baking sheets; freeze just until firm, about 15 mins.
3. Bake in 350 degree F oven until firm and edges are golden, 10 - 12 minutes.
** Transfer to racks, let cool.
4. LIME GLAZE: In a small bowl, whisk together icing sugar, lime rind and lime juice; spread 1 tsp (5ml) over each cookie. Let harden.