Guyanese Lime Cookies Recipe
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Guyanese Lime Cookies

By: Valima  
"They're a basic butter cookie, with a punch of lime flavor. My hubby is originally from Guyana, and these cookies remind him of home. I prefer to freshly grind the nutmeg from the whole-nut each time I use, but it's not necessary."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
13 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 33 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 large baking sheets. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar, and lime zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the lime juice, then the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. Form the dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll in the spiced sugar mixture. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. Flatten the balls slightly using a decorative cookie stamp or the bottom of a glass.
  3. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes. Cool the cookies on wire racks, then store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 67 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 8mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I LOVE the flavor of these. The picture that was posted made the cookies look chewy - and they... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by wabunzi 
Wow, these are great!!! I don't usually try unrated recipes, but I love lime so I had to give... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by JCDLV 
Actually -- it's a 3-1/2 star rating, but I couldn't figure out how to do the half! The first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Jackie 
Easy and delicious! I added just a bit more lime zest and juice. Perfect! MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Azuki 
These were great! Simple and a refreshing taste. I had some thinner than others and those ones... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Lydia 
These were so easy and what a great fresh taste. I don't usually like crispy cookies but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2009 by Nate W. 
When I made these, I took them out of the oven just before they began to brown (between 12 and... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by VIVNIDHI 
Kids can't keep their hands off these. Very nice cookies but mine were definitely on the chewy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by Amy 
Delicious!! I will definitely make these again! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by jen z 
these are sooooo good! they are a wonderful sugar cookie with a twist! thank you for sharing! MORE

 
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