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Lime Meltaways

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by: Joanna Cismaru
12.19.19
Updated: 10.01.20

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These Lime Meltaways are the perfect Christmas cookie. They simply melt in your mouth and if you love lime flavor then this cookie is for you.

lime meltaway cookies on a white plate garnished with lime wedges

No more chocolate today, my friends. Today these cookies are all about limes. We need variety in our cookies, and a lime is something you don’t see often in a cookie.

Which is a shame because the brightness and acidity combined with that unique lime flavor is perfect. The name itself suggests they simply melt in your mouth, and they do. I love these cookies, such a refreshing change.

What Are Lime Meltaways?

So what exactly are meltaways, you may be asking? Well they are the sweet little hybrid between a shortbread and a Mexican wedding cookie – texture wise at least. They’re perfectly buttery, sweet, rich, yet disappear in an instant.

Our secret weapon today is cornstarch! It will act as a binder for our light little cookies while also ensure they melt away as soon as they meet your mouth.

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make lime meltaway cookies

Ingredients

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Butter – Unsalted butter that’s at room temperature, be sure to pull it out of your fridge in advance.
  • Vanilla – The secret weapon flavor booster in most baked goods. Extract will work just fine.
  • Flour – I used all purpose for this recipe
  • Lime – Freshly squeezed lime juice and lime zest.
  • Sugar – Confectioners sugar, also known as powdered or icing sugar. This will ensure our cookies melt in our mouth – yum!
  • Salt – All baked goods need salt, it helps balance the sweetness and ensure our flavors shine.
  • Cornstarch – it will soften the harsh proteins of flour, thus making a more tender baked cookie.
process shots showing how to make lime meltaways

How To Make Lime Meltaways

  1. Combine the wet and dry: In a mixer, cream the butter and 1/3 cup of the icing sugar until fluffy. Add the lime zest, lime juice, vanilla and beat until fluffy. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt then add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
  2. Roll dough into two 2 inch diameter logs and cover with wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the dough into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cookies on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
  5. Finish the cookies: Place remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar in a resealable plastic bag. While still warm place the cookies in the sugar-filled bag, and toss to coat.
a bunch of lime meltaways in a black plate

Gluten Free

You can make these lime meltaways gluten free by just substituing the flour with your favorite gluten free flour 1:1.

What Else Can I Use In My Cookies?

If you’re not a big lime fan, or if you’d like to mix in some other exciting flavors here’s some picture perfect suggestions.

  • Vanilla, just keep it plain and ax the lime
  • Pecans either finely ground or roughly chopped
  • Mint
  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Nutella
lime meltaways on a white plate

Storing Leftovers

You can store them in an air tight container at room temperature for about 3 days, if they’ll last that long. If you notice that the powdered sugar on them melts into the cookie, don’t worry. Just sprinkle them with more, or simply roll them through a bit more powdered sugar. Nobody will notice or mind!

Freezer

You can store these in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer!

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Lime Meltaways

4.46 from 11 votes
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 45 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 36
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These Lime Meltaways are the perfect Christmas cookie. They simply melt in your mouth and if you love lime flavor then this cookie is for you.

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Hand Mixer
  • Aluminum Baking Sheet (2 pack)
  • Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3 piece)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 cup icing sugar same as powdered sugar or confectioners sugar
  • zest of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the wet and dry: In a mixer, cream the butter and 1/3 cup of the icing sugar until fluffy. Add the lime zest, lime juice, vanilla and beat until fluffy. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt then add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Roll dough into two 2 inch diameter logs and cover with wrap and chill for at least an hour. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the dough into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Place cookies on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
  • Finish the cookies: Place remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar in a resealable plastic bag. While still warm place the cookies in the sugar-filled bag, and toss to coat.

Recipe Notes

  1. Storage: You can store them in an air tight container at room temperature for about 3 days, if they’ll last that long. If you notice that the powdered sugar on them melts into the cookie, don’t worry. Just sprinkle them with more, or simply roll them through a bit more powdered sugar. Nobody will notice or mind!
  2. Freezing: You can store these in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 72kcal (4%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 10mg (3%)Sodium: 17mg (1%)Potassium: 8mgFiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 118IU (2%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 2mgIron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:christmas cookies, lime meltaways
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Meet Joanna Cismaru

I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

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