Strawberry-Lime Shortbread Cookies (Emlyn)

From: http://www.sweettreatsmore.com/2011/04/strawberry-lime-shortbread-cookies.html
Lime Shortbread Cookies

cookie recipe from Land O Lakes

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1 tablespoon fresh Key lime juice

2 teaspoons freshly grated Key lime zest

1. Combine flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl. Set aside.

2. Beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture and all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat until dough forms.

3. Shape dough into 2 (10-inch) logs on lightly floured surface. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm (2 hours).

Heat oven to 350°F. Reshape logs, if necessary. Cut into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, make the fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze

Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze

2 tbs butter, room temp

4 oz. cream cheese, room temp

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 tbs mashed strawberries

2-3 cups powdered sugar

Cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Mix in vanilla and strawberries, then stir in powdered sugar.

Frost cookies and store in air tight container. I like to store them in the refrigerator.

Makes about 80 cookies. You can easily freeze one of the logs of dough for later use. Just make sure it is wrapped tightly. Then when you are ready all you have to do is slice and bake for a quick tasty treat.