Mojito Shortbread

Name: Mojito Shortbread
Yield: Makes 16 squares
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon, grated lemon zest; 2 cups (10 ounces/283 grams), all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces/50 grams) plus ⅓ cup (2⅓ ounces/66 grams), granulated sugar, divided; 1/4 cup, packed fresh mint leaves; 1/3 cup (1⅓ ounces/38 grams), confectioners' sugar; 12 tablespoons, unsalted butter (1½ sticks), cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2007

Mojito flavors of lime and mint add a twist to a classic shortbread recipe.

SERVES Makes 16 squares

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