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Spring Lime Tea Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Christina Pierson PHOTO BY: M Baker

"These are light, buttery tea cookies bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for a spring day."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 92 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by SUSIEAMY
These cookies are amazingly light and fluffy! I have not met any one who does not like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by naples34102
Really pretty, soft cookie with a just right taste of refreshing lime. The dough is very soft,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by FutureChefShay
A great cookie for when your in the mood for a nice light treat with a cup of tea. Not an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by MISSPRN
I made these to serve on Cinco de Mayo along with a Sangria beverage for a girls night and was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Emily DB
I didn't have a fresh lime on hand so I used bottled lime juice plus the zest of an orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2005 by BUGITHA
These were tasty cookies. Definitely best served the same day as they are baked. I agree with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by Alexis
The cookies tasted pretty good, but the glaze never really set. The cookies were almost soggy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2005 by FRAMBUESA
These were pretty good cookies-really something different than what you'd expect. The lime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by SINFONY_STAR
i thought these cookies were excellent, bursting with lime flavor. someone described them to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by VONJACKIE