shortbread lime and cherry cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rose Rauhauser
Bronx, New York to York, PA

Easy and if you like shortbread cookies, you'll love these. Enjoy

(1 rating)
yield 6 or more
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For shortbread lime and cherry cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lime peel
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    bag dried cherries chopped

How To Make shortbread lime and cherry cookies

  • 1
    In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lime peel and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
  • 2
    Stir in Cherries. Divide dough in half and shape each into long roll logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or until firm.
  • 3
    Unwrap and cut dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 9 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Remove pans and let cool slightly before removing.

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