Lime Meltaways

I made these lime meltaways for Christmas and brought some to work, gave some to my sister and everybody really enjoyed them.  They are just delicious.  Normally I like chocolate cookies, but these are a nice change, and the lime just makes them really nice and refreshing.  You have to try them at least once, and the good thing is, this recipe will make you about 10 dozen cookies, so plenty that you can share with your friends and family.  Here's what you'll need:

• 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• zest of 2 limes
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

In a mixer, cream the butter and 1/3 cup of sugar until fluffy.  Add lime zest, juice, and vanilla and beat until fluffy.  In a bowl, which together the flour, cornstarch and salt then add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined.

Roll dough into two 1 1/4 inch diameter logs and cover with wrap and chill for at least an hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line two baking sheets with parchments or use a silpat.  Place remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a resealable plastic bag and place 2/3 cup of sugar into the bag.  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.  While still warm place the cookies in the sugar-filled bag, and toss to coat.  You can store these for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Enjoy!