How to Make Lime Creams - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and zesty dessert to serve at your next gathering, then look no further than this recipe for Lime Creams! This delightful treat is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and it's sure to impress anyone who tries it. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to treat yourself to something special, these Lime Creams are a fantastic choice.

What makes this dessert so special is its wonderful combination of flavors. The bright acidity of the li...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1 drop green food coloring, or as desired
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Place 1/3 cup of sugar, the lime juice, lime zest, and 1 egg in a saucepan over low heat, and whisk constantly until the mixture almost reaches a simmer and begins to thicken. Remove the mixture from the heat, and tint to your desired shade of green with food coloring. Set the filling aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, cream the butter with 1/4 cup of sugar, then stir in 1 egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour and salt until the dough is smooth. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet, placing the balls about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball. Spoon about 3/4 teaspoon of the lime filling into each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set but not browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. When cookies are cool, sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    52 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg