Lime Shortbread With Dried Cherries
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lime zest and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries.
- Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
- . Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
- Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed.
butter, sugar, lime zest, vanilla, almond, flour, baking powder, salt, cherries
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lime-shortbread-with-dried-cherries/ (may not work)