Lime Shortbread Cookies
These Lime Shortbread Cookies are crisp, buttery, and dipped in white chocolate for a sweet citrus contrast that makes them perfect for gifting or enjoying with a warm drink.
Servings 24
Calories 116kcal
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- white chocolate coating (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together flour and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together butter and lime zest until fluffy.
- Add sugar and beat until light in color and fluffy.
- Add flour mixture and beat on low until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together.
- Wrap the dough in some plastic wrap, flatten it into a circle and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake until cookies start to brown and are firm in the center. Time will vary depending on the size of your cookies.
- Dip corners in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g
