Buttery Shortbread Cookies

This is my mom's tried and true shortbread recipe. She got it from my grandmother. We make these every Christmas, and look forward to them every year.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 48-60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  freshly grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
2. Cream butter, add sugar slowly, mixing well.
3. Mix in egg and lemon zest.
4. Add flour/baking powder mixture, mix in well.
5. Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, place on pan, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
6. Bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes, just until a bit golden on the edges.
7. These last well if kept in a tightly covered container, and actually taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.