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    English Lemon Shortbread Strips


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup Butter, softened*
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    Glaze Ingredients:
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1 tablespoon Butter, softened*
    1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Garnish Ingredients:
    1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel

    Recipe



    Heat oven to 350°F. Combine 1 cup butter, sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons lemon peel in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low. Add flour; beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Knead dough by hand until smooth.

    Press dough evenly into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
    Combine all glaze ingredients in small bowl using wire whisk; mix until smooth.

    Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon peel. Let stand 30 minutes to set. Cut into 2 1/2x3/4-inch strips.

    Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

 

 

 


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