ISO-Lime Meltaways

[kltcarley]

Someone mentioned a recipe for Lime Meltaways on the Martha Stewart web site. I can't find it. Can anyone post it, please? Thanks!

[MrsReber]

Lindrusso had originally posted these on the COOKIES thread from a few days ago. I want to try them too!

LIME MELTAWAYS

These tiny confections are almost impossibly light and literally melt away in your mouth. The lightness comes with no sacrifice of flavor, however, and the tart citrus essence of the lime corresponds perfectly to the powdery coat of confectioners’ sugar. One hint for getting the most juice possible from your fresh limes: Before cutting them, roll the fruits, gently but firmly, under the heel of your hand across the counter.

LIME MELTAWAYS

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Grated zest of two limes
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Add lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and beat on low speed until combined.

3. Between two 8-by-12-inch pieces of parchment paper, roll dough into two 1 1/4-inch-diameter logs. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.

4. Heat oven to 350°. Line two baking pans with Silpats (French nonstick baking mats). Place remaining sugar in a resealable plastic bag. Remove parchment from logs; slice dough into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Place rounds on pans, spaced 1 inch apart.

5. Bake cookies until barely golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. While still warm, place cookies in the sugar-filled bag, and toss to coat. Bake or freeze remaining dough. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

[kltcarley]

Thanks for posting the recipe. I hope to try these soon.

[suziking]

Does anybody know how many this recipe makes?

Thanks

Suzi