Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 4-1/2 dozen

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023
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
Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm.
  3. 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.

Can you freeze Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries?

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

1 cookie: 52 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.