These bright, fruity, fresh cookies combine flavors of cherry and lime in a unique cookie that's great for dessert or enjoyed alongside some midday tea.
PREP TIME
75
minutes
TOTAL TIME
90
minutes
SERVINGS
2
servings
3/4
cup unsalted butter softened
1/2
cup sugar
1/2
cup icing sugar
2
eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla
1
pack cherry Kool-aid (unsweetened)
2 1/2
cups flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
LIMEADE FROSTING:
1/2
cup unsalted butter
2 1/2
cups icing sugar
1/2
pack lime Kool-aid
3-4
tablespoon milk
maraschino cherries with stems
In stand mixer combine butter and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy. Add kool-aid, vanilla and eggs. Mix well, then add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until all combined. Divide dough into two 8x2-inch logs. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment. Remove cookie logs from refrigerator. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on cookie rack. LIMEADE FROSTING: Beat butter, icing sugar, kool-aid and milk together until frosting is fluffy, adding more milk if needed. Frost cooled cookies using a piping bag or just spread frosting on top of cookies. Complete with cherries on top of each cookie.
