Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries Recipe

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lime peel and extracts. In another bowl, mix the 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 wrap; refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 5 dozen.