Lime Meltaways

These Lime Meltaways are irresistibly buttery with a refreshing burst of zesty lime that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter and icing sugar. Using a whisk, beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and cornstarch. Make sure there are no lumps and everything is evenly distributed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Once out of the oven, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, dust them with additional icing sugar for a sweet finish.

For vegan options, substitute unsalted butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
Use fresh lime zest and juice for the best flavor; avoid artificial lime flavoring.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Freeze dough or baked cookies for longer storage, using airtight containers.
If you prefer warm cookies, microwave them for about 10 seconds before serving.

Keyword Cookies, Easy, Lime, Quick, Vegetarian