LIME SHORTBREAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a month. -Abigail Bostwick, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Sanelisiwe Maphumulo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these are really good. The lime and cherry flavors are a great combination.
Fa had ali
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Faraz Awan
[email protected]I've never had lime shortbread cookies before, but these are amazing! The lime flavor is so refreshing.
Khizar Khan
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of lime and cherry. They're also really easy to make.
Emon Talukdar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Muhammad Haneef Muhammad Haneef
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too tart for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone who loves lime.
Amine Atnani
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
MD.Minhaj
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! The shortbread is buttery and crumbly, and the lime and cherry flavors are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
David Rawls
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The lime and cherry flavors really complement each other.
TAAZ TAAZ
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of tart and sweet.
Jannatul Ferdous
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Futt.LL10
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lime, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious! The cherry flavor really balances out the tartness of the lime.
Sajan Pandey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. They were a bit too dry and crumbly.
gia
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bahram Mohammadi
[email protected]I love how these cookies turned out! They're so light and buttery, and the lime and cherry flavors really shine through. I'll definitely be making these again.
Himsara Rawot
[email protected]These lime shortbread cookies with dried cherries are a delightful treat! The combination of flavors is perfect, with the tartness of the lime complementing the sweetness of the cherries. The cookies are also incredibly easy to make, so they're perfe