A Big Dose of Lime Snowball Cookies

Name: A Big Dose of Lime Snowball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 2 1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 354.88 ml unbleached flour; 118.29 ml cornstarch; 236.59 ml unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 118.29 ml confectioners' sugar; 29.58 ml fresh lime juice; 4.92 ml lime zest, finely grated; 2.46 ml lime oil (optional) or 2.46 ml lime extract (optional)

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"Uses fresh lime juice and lime oil. If you cannot find lime oil, add more juice or zest. From Bon Appetit December 2005. These will disappear from your Holiday cookie tray!"

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photo by Lavender Lynn

Ready In:: 38mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 2.5 dozen

ingredients

354.88 ml unbleached flour
118.29 ml cornstarch
236.59 ml unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
118.29 ml confectioners' sugar
29.58 ml fresh lime juice
4.92 ml lime zest, finely grated
2.46 ml lime oil (optional) or 2.46 ml lime extract (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl combine the flour and cornstarch and blend well. Set aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat the butter and 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the fresh lime juice, lime zest, and lime oil if using.
Beat in the flour mixture until smooth.
Refrigerate cookie dough until just firm, approximately 45 minutes.
Line two aluminum baking sheets with parchment paper.
Butter a measuring spoon and measure out a scant 1 tablespoon of the dough. Form into balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Space the cookies 1" apart.
Bake cookies for about 23 minutes or until browned on bottom and golden brown on top. Transfer the baking sheets to counter, and immediately sift with the remaining confectioner's sugar.
Cool the cookies completely on baking sheet.
Yield is estimated.

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Reviews

I'm so glad to see this recipe here! I had the issue of Bon Appetit, but lost it. These are delicious. I have also substituted peppermint extract and crushed peppermint for some of the lime to make Peppermint Snowballs. The texture is perfect!

TJ Witt
These are such pretty little cookies, and the tart flavor gives the palate a delightful surprise! They could easily become a regular part of our holiday spread, and a nice ornament in a gift box.

Lavender Lynn

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I'm so glad to see this recipe here! I had the issue of Bon Appetit, but lost it. These are delicious. I have also substituted peppermint extract and crushed peppermint for some of the lime to make Peppermint Snowballs. The texture is perfect!

TJ Witt