Lime Meltaways Cookie Recipe
PIN RECIPE PRINT RECIPEMelt-in-your mouth buttery cookies with a citrus lime frosting...super easy recipe perfect for spring, summer, and all year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1⅔ cup flour
Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- Juice of two limes
- Lime zest
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- Dash of salt
Instructions
Cookies
- Cream the butter and sugar, then add the rest of the cookie ingredients and mix well. It will be a thick dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls, the place on a cookie sheet.
- Use a glass to flatten the cookies.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops start to crack. Edges could be slightly browned, but they won't necessarily be. Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat the butter, lime juice, and lime zest until creamy, then add the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Add the milk a little at a time until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. Add dash of salt to taste.
- Frost cooled cookies, and sprinkle with lime zest.
Notes
*You can make this into any kind of citrus cookie...just replace the lime with lemon or even orange!
Recipe Equipment
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