Description
Soft sugar cookies topped with a vibrant green lime glaze and a sweet red heart candy. A whimsical and tart treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Green gel food coloring
- 24 small red heart candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden. Do not over-bake.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lime juice, and green food coloring until a smooth, thick glaze forms.
- Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze or spread it on with a knife.
- Immediately place one red heart candy in the center of each cookie.
- Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American