Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarchSugarGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zestGreen decorating gel, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, lime juice and zest. Brush over cookies. Let stand until set. If desired, decorate with gel just before serving.
