Lime-Mint Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add flour and mint to butter mixture; stir just until combined. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly 5 times.
  4. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut dough into 12 wedges, cutting into but not through dough. Crimp edges of dough with a fork. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

666 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 46.8g 60% DV
Carbs 58g 21% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 31.2g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 36.5mg 2% DV
Potassium 46mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 78.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 2mg 2% DV
Calcium 47mg 4% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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