Description
Crisp mint lime shortbread cookies blend zesty citrus with cool herbal notes, creating a refreshing desert sensation. Delicate crumbles melt on your palate, inviting you to savor each delightful, sophisticated bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing cookie sticking.
- Combine softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, blending until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Gradually incorporate flour, cornstarch, and salt into the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Infuse the dough with vibrant flavors by adding finely chopped mint leaves, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Dust a work surface with flour and transfer the dough, rolling it out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness, ensuring an even consistency.
- Select a cookie cutter and carefully cut out desired shapes from the rolled dough, placing them on the prepared baking sheet with slight separation.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow cookies to rest for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, savor the refreshing mint and lime shortbread cookies, perfect for accompanying beverages or enjoying as a delightful standalone treat.
Notes
- Choose fresh mint leaves for the most vibrant and aromatic flavor profile in your cookies.
- Zest limes carefully to avoid the bitter white pith, focusing only on the bright green outer layer.
- Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes to make these shortbreads visually appealing and fun.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie edges during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg