Classic lime meltaways get their tender texture from the addition of cornstarch.

Here, the cornstarch is swapped for your choice of freeze-dried fruit finely ground in a spice grinder or blender. This not only keeps the cookies delicate, but also adds a concentrated fruity punch.

Any fruit will work, but choose a vibrant freeze-dried fruit, like cherries and blueberries, for a more brightly-colored cookie.

Once formed into logs, the cookie dough will keep in the freezer for 3 months, helping you get ahead on your holiday baking.

The freshly baked cookies are tossed in a combination of ground freeze-dried fruit and confectioners’ sugar for a pretty pastel finish.