Lime and vanilla cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. This recipe yields 50 cookies. The prepared dough can be frozen for up to 2 months. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar. Add lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract, and beat again. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, starch, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat with the mixer at low speed until well combined.
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Step 2
2. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into two logs about 3.5 cm in diameter. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 3
3. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the remaining 2/3 cup of powdered sugar into a plastic bag. Remove the parchment paper from the dough and cut the dough into 6 mm thick rounds.
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Step 4
4. Place the cookies on baking sheets, 2.5 cm apart. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Place the cookies on a wire rack and let cool slightly for 3-4 minutes. Put the warm cookies into a bag with powdered sugar and shake to coat. Bake or freeze the remaining dough. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.