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Lemon Shortbread
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 24
These lemony, buttery cookies are easy to make. They are one of our favorite cookies and a 'must have' on Christmas cookie trays.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com