LIME & ALMOND SHORTBREAD

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This shortbread recipe is exquisite and very subtle. I always get asked for the recipe whenever I make it. I found it in Gerhard Jenne's book on decorating cookies in the form of a Lemon Almond Shortbread. Lime is even more delicious.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Scottish

Time 27m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

125 g caster sugar
250 g butter
1 egg yolk
300 g flour, sifted
125 g almonds, ground
1 grated lime, zest of
1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and smooth.
  • Add the yolk and continue to mix well.
  • Add the sifted flour and the almond meal.
  • Add the lime.
  • Beat well.
  • Roll out on clean surface and cut into pieces.
  • Place on cold greased tray or tray with baking paper.
  • Prick shortbread.
  • Bake at 180 deg C/350 deg F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 120.3, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.2

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