Cilantro Lime Shortbread Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 to 2 teaspoons water; Clear or white edible glitter, if desired

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons water
Clear or white edible glitter, if desired

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine all shortbread ingredients except flour in bowl; mix well.
5
Add flour; mix until combined.
6
Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
7
Bake 17-19 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
8
Cool 2 minutes in pan.
9
Lift bars from pan, using foil ends.
10
Cut bars into 9 equal squares; cut each square in half diagonally.
11
Cool completely
12
Combine 1/4 cup powdered sugar, lime juice and enough water for desired glazing consistency in bowl; mix well.
13
Drizzle over shortbread.
14
Immediately sprinkle with edible glitter, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cilantro Lime Shortbread

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