Lime Hazelnut Zingers Food

LIME HAZELNUT ZINGERS

Lime Hazelnut Zingers image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIES
1 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) lime juice
2 teaspoon(s) grated lime peel
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
3/4 cup(s) finely chopped hazelnuts
FOR THE FROSTING
1 package(s) 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 teaspoon(s) lime juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1-2 - drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the lime juice, peel, and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in hazelnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of the bag; drizzle frosting over cookies. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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