Lime cookies have a fresh citrus aroma thanks to the juice and zest of lime added to the dough. Perfect for every occasion!
| 280 g all purpose flour | |
| 200 g sugar | |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking powder | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 2 tablespoons finely ground lime zest | |
| 60 g lime juice, fresh | |
| 170 g butter, room temperature | |
| powdered sugar to sprinkle | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1. | In a bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. With low-speed electric whisk, work the butter with sugar and lime zest for a couple of minutes until the mixture becomes frothy. Combine vanilla essence and lime juice. Gradually incorporate the flour too. |
| 2. | When the mixture is uniform and smooth, flatten it with a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour. |
| 3. | Take the dough again, lightly dust the work surface with flour, and roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut out the biscuits of your favorite form and place them on the baking tray covered with baking paper. |
| 4. | Re-knead the trimmings, put them to rest in the fridge and then roll out again to make other biscuits. Bake in a hot oven at 160 ° C for 12-13 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack and once cool, sprinkle with icing sugar and serve. Keep for three days tightly closed in a tin box. |
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