Today I woke up in a total baking mood so after my morning coffee I headed straight into the kitchen. What to make? Something fruity or citrus would be perfect as a mother's day treat but I needed something that can be whipped up quickly, as in under 30 minutes start to finish. Cookies take very little time to bake, so cookie it was. I wanted a cookie that's decadent and tender so I came up with Lime Drops. They were incredibly easy to make and literally took less than 30 minutes including the baking time. I zested and juiced the lime while the mixer beat the sugar and margarine until fluffy. The batter was done in ten minutes and it took only 10 to 12 minutes to bake. These cookies are quite tart but the sweetness of the glaze takes the edge off. They are very tender and have that melt in your mouth trait. For a tropical twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract to the batter.
Dairy, Egg, & Nut Free Lime Drop Cookies
Yields 15 cookies
1/4 cup dairy free margarine, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 lime, juiced and zested
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Glaze
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp lime juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream dairy free margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Reserve one tablespoon of lime juice for the icing and add the remaining juice and zest to the mixture. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
In a separate bowl combine flour and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough just comes together. Using a cookie scooper, drop rounds of dough unto cookie sheet. Lightly flatten the tops without pressing too hard. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with glaze.
To make the glaze:
Combine sugar and reserved lime juice. Mix until you have smooth consistency like that of honey. Pour into a plastic bag and make a slit in the side. Drizzle glaze over cookies.
Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
Calories 107.53, Total Fat 6.55g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 57.35mg, Potassium 16.23mg, Total Carbohydrates 11.55g, Fiber 0.35g, Sugar 4.68g, Protein 0.93g
Nutrition analysis is approximate and will vary depending on exact ingredients used. Calculations are based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutritional Facts are obtained from Radium Technologies' Living Cookbook. However, Allergymom.ca has no affiliation with Radium Technologies and does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Dairy, Egg, & Nut Free Lime Drop Cookies
Yields 15 cookies
1/4 cup dairy free margarine, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 lime, juiced and zested
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Glaze
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp lime juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream dairy free margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Reserve one tablespoon of lime juice for the icing and add the remaining juice and zest to the mixture. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
In a separate bowl combine flour and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough just comes together. Using a cookie scooper, drop rounds of dough unto cookie sheet. Lightly flatten the tops without pressing too hard. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with glaze.
To make the glaze:
Combine sugar and reserved lime juice. Mix until you have smooth consistency like that of honey. Pour into a plastic bag and make a slit in the side. Drizzle glaze over cookies.
Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
Calories 107.53, Total Fat 6.55g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 57.35mg, Potassium 16.23mg, Total Carbohydrates 11.55g, Fiber 0.35g, Sugar 4.68g, Protein 0.93g
Nutrition analysis is approximate and will vary depending on exact ingredients used. Calculations are based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutritional Facts are obtained from Radium Technologies' Living Cookbook. However, Allergymom.ca has no affiliation with Radium Technologies and does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
