Cherry Limeade Cookies

By kayjayjohnson

These bright, fruity, fresh cookies combine flavors of cherry and lime in a unique cookie that's great for dessert or enjoyed alongside some midday tea.

Ingredients

• LIMEADE FROSTING:
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pack cherry Kool-aid (unsweetened)
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 1/2 pack lime Kool-aid
• 3-4 tablespoon milk
• maraschino cherries with stems

Preparation

Step 1

In stand mixer combine butter and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.

Add kool-aid, vanilla and eggs. Mix well, then add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until all combined.

Divide dough into two 8x2-inch logs. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line cookie sheet with parchment. Remove cookie logs from refrigerator. Cut into 1/2 inch slices.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on cookie rack.

LIMEADE FROSTING:
Beat butter, icing sugar, kool-aid and milk together until frosting is fluffy, adding more milk if needed.

Frost cooled cookies using a piping bag or just spread frosting on top of cookies. Complete with cherries on top of each cookie.