lime and blackberry scones

A While back our local grocery had limes on sale, which I bought...was a great buy about 15 limes for $1.49, can't pass that up.  So now what to do with all these limes.  I've made a couple of different recipes and this was one that was really good.  Oh yeah BTW the same grocer had blackberries on sale too so bought those also.  Then went searching for a recipe that might combine the two and this is what I found.    Took these to work and they were a big hit.  I do but them smaller since the guys at work would eat all of them if there were just   

adapted from here

Blackberry Lime Scones

prep 15 mins

cook 20 mins

total 35 mins

Fresh blackberries and a vibrant pop of lime make these scones irresistible!

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 granulated cup sugar
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen (If using frozen, do not thaw first)
For the egg wash:
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon milk or water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
For glaze:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and lime zest; whisk well to combine. Quickly cut the butter into small cubes then work them into the mixture (using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter) until lit resembles a coarse meal. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then add to flour mixture. Use the fork to stir everything together until just moistened.
4. Add blackberries and gently stir into dough. Don’t worry if some of the berries break up a bit.
5. Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, floured work surface, then shape the dough into an 8-inch circle.
6. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared sheet.
7. Lightly brush each scones with the egg wash, then sprinkle the top of each scone with sugar.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
9. Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet while you make the glaze.
10. For the glaze:
11. In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice and confectioners sugar. Drizzle over warm scones and serve at once.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week and Always Remember to Find the Time to Do ALL the Things YOU L♥ve.

Donna

Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

These had been posted as one of the top 9 on Food Buzz in June.  They looked so yummy so of course I had to try them.  They are really good but next time, and there will be a next time, I will use more lime juice,  zest and for the coconut lovers more of that too.  These are a nice soft, chewy cookie.  Would be a great one to add to your holiday baking list or summer desserts.

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Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of one large lime, finely minced
3 tbsp lime juice
½ cup unsweetened toasted coconut
½ cup sugar for rolling cookies

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. If you haven't already toasted your coconut just put a layer of coconut on a cookie sheet and bake it at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Watch out. It goes from white to burnt really quick if you aren't watching closely.
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.  Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.  Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lime juice and lime zest.
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients and toasted coconut.
Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.  These do spread quite a bit. so don't over crowd, I did 12 cookies to a large cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
You can make them larger if you like, so they look like the giant cookies they sell in Malls.  

 Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day and Remember to Find the Time to Do all the things YOU Love.
Donna