Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, at room

·         temperature

·         1 c. sugar

·         2 egg yolks*

·         1 tsp. fresh lime juice

·         1/2 tsp. grated lime peel**

·         1 tsp. vanilla extract

·         1.5 c. all-purpose flour

·         1/2 tsp. salt

·         1 tsp. baking powder

·         powdered sugar for sprinkling

How To Make :

·         In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon.

·         Add egg yolks, lime juice, lime peel, and vanilla. Blend thoroughly.

·         Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Wrap dough in waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.

·         Preheat oven to 375°F. Use your fingers to form dough into walnut sized balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack and sprinkling with powdered sugar.

     Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour refrigeration) Baking time: 8 to 10 minutes Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies

 

 

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