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
m@gmail.comI'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
f_ali95@hotmail.comThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Faraz Awan
awanfaraz@hotmail.comI've never had lime shortbread cookies before, but these are amazing! The lime flavor is so refreshing.
Khizar Khan
khizar_khan8@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious! I love the combination of lime and cherry. They're also really easy to make.
Emon Talukdar
e-talukdar86@yahoo.comI'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
h_muhammad4@hotmail.frThese cookies are a bit too tart for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone who loves lime.
Amine Atnani
a@aol.comI made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
MD.Minhaj
md.minhaj53@aol.comThese 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
r_d78@aol.comI love the unique flavor of these cookies. The lime and cherry flavors really complement each other.
TAAZ TAAZ
taaz@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of tart and sweet.
Jannatul Ferdous
j_ferdous88@gmail.comThese 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
futt.ll10@aol.comI'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
s67@yahoo.comI 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
gia15@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bahram Mohammadi
m-b@yahoo.comI 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
himsara.r@gmail.comThese 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