Lime Meltaways

By zorro623

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 limes (zest)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Details

Adapted from closetcooking.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar.
2. Beat in the lime zest, lime juice and vanilla.
3. Mix the flour, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl.
4. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet.
5. Roll the dough out into a 1 1/4 inch log.
6. Wrap in plastic and let chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
7. Slice the dough into 1/4 in thick slices and place them on a baking sheet, 1 inch apart from each other.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until just lightly golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
9. Let cool on a wire rack for 4 minutes.
10. Dredge cookies in powdered sugar to coat.