Lime Cookies
Lime Cookies – a delicious, easy-to-make choice, perfect for indulgent moments or gatherings with friends. These cookies with an intense lime flavor are not just a quick dessert but also an explosion of freshness that will captivate you from the first bite. Let's see how you can easily prepare them at home!
Total preparation time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 220 g butter at room temperature
- 150 g powdered sugar
- Zest from 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
Step by step, here’s how to get the most delicious lime cookies:
1. Preparing the ingredients: Make sure the butter is at room temperature to incorporate easily. Grate the lime zest using a fine grater, being careful not to include the white part, which is bitter. Fresh lime juice is essential for adding vibrant flavor, so squeeze it just before use.
2. Making the buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the butter with the powdered sugar on high speed until you achieve a fluffy, light-colored cream. This is the stage where air is incorporated into the mixture, making the cookies fluffier.
3. Adding flavors: To this cream, add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well to ensure the flavors blend perfectly.
4. Mixing dry ingredients: In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt. This mixture will help create a fine and delicate texture for the cookies.
5. Forming the dough: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the buttercream, mixing with a spatula or mixer on low speed until you obtain a compact dough. Do not overmix, as this will develop gluten from the flour.
6. Shaping the rolls: Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Using parchment paper, shape two rolls about 2 cm in diameter. Ensure the rolls are uniform for even baking of the cookies.
7. Chilling the dough: Place the rolls in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for one hour. This step is essential as it helps maintain the shape of the cookies during baking.
8. Cutting and baking: Remove the rolls from the cold and unwrap them from the parchment paper. Cut them into thick slices of 1/2 cm and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake the cookies for 15 minutes until they turn slightly golden.
9. Finishing the cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly on a rack. While still warm, coat them in a layer of powdered sugar, giving them a shiny appearance and a sweet taste that perfectly complements the tartness of the lime.
10. Serving and variations: These lime cookies are excellent alongside a cup of hot tea or a refreshing lemonade. You can experiment with other flavors, such as orange or grapefruit, or add white chocolate chips for a delicious contrast.
Enjoy these lime cookies, a simple yet full of personality dessert! Whether you prepare them for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, these cookies will surely bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones.
Ingredients: 220 g butter at room temperature, 150 g powdered sugar, zest from 2 limes, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, 1 3/4 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of starch, a pinch of salt.
