LIME SPRITZ COOKIES

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The refreshing citrus flavor in these pressed cookies comes from lime gelatin. They're easy, festive and delightfully different- always a big hit at potlucks and luncheons.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Red and green colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and gelatin until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough into desired shapes 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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