I love baking cookies because they are easy, perfectly portion controlled and delicious. Also sky’s the limit for the flavors. Some of my favorite eggless recipes are these Mexican wedding cookies, cut-out cookies and almond cacao nib cookies. Here is another delicious recipe that is flavorful, easy to make and eggless. The recipe comes together in a pinch and does not need any chilling time. The resulting lime sugar cookies are chewy and packed with citrus flavor. They are basically Indian style eggless biscuits that can be baked or even made on the stove (instructions included below). So, this recipe is perfect as Deepavali (Diwali) cookies or even as edible gift during the holidays. Recipe is from ‘Anjum’s New Indian’ cookbook. They are like citrus flavored nankhatai (traditional Indian biscuits). Serve these with tea and enjoy their refreshing flavor.
all purpose flourconfectioners/ powdered sugarlime or lemon (or vanilla)ghee or melted butter
Optionally, you would need:
nuts or unsweetened dried coconutmilk - to bring the dough together if it is too crumbly
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium size bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar and stir to combine. Add melted ghee/ butter and half of the lime zest. Mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add some milk to get it together. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls. Then flatten them with the palm into about 2~2½ inch discs and place on a baking sheet. Pound the remaining half of the lime zest with the granulated sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the cookies. Oven Method: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8~10 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack Stove top Method: Work in 2 batches. Place 4 of the flattened cookies on a cold nonstick saute pan and cook them over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Once the base is golden, carefully flip the cookie with a spatula. Cook the other side on very low heat until cooked but does not change color, around 4 minutes. Remove onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the cookies.
Tips
If you like crispier cookies, then flatten the cookies into thinner discs.Cookies will crisp up as they cool, so make sure not to overcook/ overbake them.Lime zest can be subbed with lemon zest. You can also leave the citrus out and make these with vanilla extract.You can also add chopped/ sliced nuts (pistachios or almonds or cashews) or unsweetened coconut flakes on top before baking.These eggless lime cookies keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Few more Citrus based recipes to try
Vegan lemon cupcakesThai coconut lime dressingGreek style lemon riceOrange flavored crescent rollsVegan lemon cream sauce for pasta
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