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Lemon Shortbread Recipe


Lemon Shortbread Recipe
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These lemony, buttery cookies are easy to make. They are one of our favorite cookies and a 'must have' on Christmas cookie trays.

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup grated Lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups butter; softened
  • colored sugars; optional

Directions
  1. Combine flour, corn starch, powdered sugar and lemon rind in a large bowl.
  2. With a large spoon, blend in butter, or blend in using electric mixer until a soft, smooth dough forms.
  3. Roll dough to 1/4" thickness.
  4. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  5. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
  7. Bake at 300F for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Remove from sheet; cool completely.
  9. Makes about 4 dozen 2 1/2" cookies.

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This sounds so good......saved it...thanks for sharing!


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