Lemon-Poppyseed Shortbread
Source of Recipe
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sift 3/4 cup powdered sugar..
using a mixer, add
1 cup unsalted butter, softened, to the sugar..
beat on low speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla, beat well
sift 2 cups flour into a bowl, add
1 1/2 Tab Poppy seeds
1/2 tsp. salt
stir to combine
add dry ingredients to butter mixture,
with hands, knead until well mixed.
form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least three hours and up to 3 days..
preheat oven to 300 degrees. let dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
roll between 2 sheets of waxed paper to a 1/4" rectangle, about 10"x12"...
if dough seems soft, return to fridge to chill about 30 minutes..
cut into 3'x2' bars or diagonally, forming triangles..
place 1 " apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Prick with a fork, bake until golden brown all over, 23 to 25 minutes..
let cool on wire racks. Makes 20 cookies
serve with coffee or tea..
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