Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons honey1 large egg yolk, room temperature1 tablespoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon lime juice2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup slivered almonds, finely choppedConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in honey, egg yolk, lime zest and lime juice. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in almonds.
Divide dough in half; shape each into a 5-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar.
