LIME SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH DRIED CHERRIES

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. confectioner's sugar
1 T. grated lime peel
2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. almond extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar until blended. Beat in lime peel and extracts. mix dried ingredients; gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in cherries. Divide dough in half and shape into 7" logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-4 hours. Unwrap and cut dough into 1/4" slices. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 min. or until egdes are golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

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