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Lime Twist Trees
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
cookies
Directions:
1. /2 c. butter, softened
2. -oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3. /2 c. powdered sugar
4. /4 t. baking powder
5. /4 t. salt
6. egg
7. t. vanilla
8. /4 c. flour
9. t. finely shredded lime peel
10. green and yellow liquid food coloring
11. recipe lime glaze
12. beat butter and cream cheese on md. to high speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occassionally. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in lime peel, 4-5 drops of yellow and green food coloring and any remaining flour. Cover; chill dough about 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350. Place rounded T. of dough on a lightly floured surface. Bake for 10-12 min. While cookies are still warm, brush with lime glaze.
13. LIME GLAZE
14. In sm. bowl, stir together 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, 1/2 t. finely shredded lime peel, 2 T. lime juice and 1 T. melted butter. Add enough water 1-3 t. to make a thin glaze.
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