SHORTBREAD LIME AND CHERRY COOKIES

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

Provided by Rose Rauhauser

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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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