Dessert for 2
Lime Cherry Shortbread
$13.04for 435 minServes 2
These buttery shortbread cookies use lime zest, vanilla, almond extract, and dried cherries for a crisp, tender dessert.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.52 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$3.26 per serving$13.04 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tbsp grated lime zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with cooking paper.
- Beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, lime zest, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold in the dried cherries.
- Press the dough into a 8-inch square pan and cut it into pieces.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, then cool the shortbread before separating the pieces.
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