Shortbread like Mom makes
From elle 17 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 60
This is different than most shortbread recipes, because it has an egg in it. This makes the most delicious shortbread, with just a hint of lemon. These are a staple in our house at Christmas. The recipe is from my grandmother, and my mom and I made them together every year. Read more See less
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour shopping list
- 1 cup butter, softened shopping list
- 1/2 tsp baking powder shopping list
- 1/2 cup sugar shopping list
- 1 egg shopping list
- grated rind of one lemon shopping list
How to make it
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
- Cream butter, add sugar slowly, mixing well.
- Mix in egg and lemon rind.
- Add flour/baking powder mixture, mix in well.
- Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, place on pan, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake at 300° for 15 to 20 minutes, just until a bit golden on the edges.
- These last well if kept in a tightly covered container, and actually taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.
The Rating
Reviewed by 4 people-
I remember my mom would make homemade short bread during berry season. After being out in the berry patch all day it was so nice to have this for dessert.
Donna A.
donnaja1231
in Poncha Springs loved it
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This is right up there with cheesecakes and shortcakes with me....Perfect...
zena824
in Somewhere, USA loved it
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I love recipes like this, that are handed down through families and bring back memories for you!
I love the hint of lemon in it! And like Elle says, they really do taste better after a day or two. They become less eggy and more buttery. They ar...more
Cosmicmother
in Western loved it
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