Easy Camp Citrus-Lime Shortbread Bites
Buttery shortbread cookies brightened with lime and orange zest, baked in a skillet over the campfire. Crisp-edged, aromatic, and perfect for sharing with afternoon coffee or tea at camp.
Equipment
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, lime zest, orange zest, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Press dough evenly into a well-greased skillet.
- Score the dough into bite-sized squares with a knife.
- Bake over medium campfire coals, covered loosely with foil, for 15–18 minutes, rotating often, until just golden at the edges.
- Cool 5 minutes, then break along the score lines and serve.
Notes
Keep skillet over gentle coals to prevent burning. These bites store well in a sealed container for several days—great for make-ahead trips.