Lime Refrigerator Cookies

My mom made refrigerator cookies a lot. The dough could be prepared in advance, then was wrapped in waxed paper and rolled into a log shape, finally it was kept in the frig until you were ready to make cookies. You could make all or just a few depending on your needs. This recipe is updated with the addition of lime juice and zest but really you could substitute lemon or orange for the lime if desired. These cookies are made without eggs so they are perfect for anyone with an egg allergy. I made these for a St. Patrick's Day luncheon, they were a big hit.

makes about 36

For Cookies
3 sticks(1 1/2 cups) butter softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp grated lime zest
4 tbsp lime juice
3 cups flour

For Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
zest of 2 limes

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lime juice and zest, beat to combine. Add the flour and mix on the low setting until flour is just combined, then turn up the speed until flour is all combined. Spoon the dough onto a large piece of wax paper and roll into a log shape. Twist the ends of the waxed paper and store in the refrigerator of 1 hour or until ready to use. Preheat the oven to 350. Unwrap the dough and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place the cookie slices onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a slipat about 1 inch apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until cookies are just puffed and barely golden. Whisk the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl. Spoon a small amount and spread over each cooled cookie.