English Lemon Shortbread Strips |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lemon is a flavorful compliment to this traditional shortbread recipe. Ingredients:
1 cup softened butter |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated |
2 1/4 cups flour |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon butter, softened |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated |
Directions:
1. HEAT OVEN TO 350°.
2. Combine butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel in large mixer bowl.
3. Beat at medium speed until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Reduce speed to low.
5. Add flour; beat until crumbly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Press dough evenly into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown.
8. Cool completely.
9. Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice in small bowl. Using wire whisk, mix until smooth.
10. Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread; sprinkle with lemon peel.
11. Let stand for 30 minutes to set.
12. Cut into strips.
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