English Lemon Shortbread Strips
Lemon is a flavorful compliment to this traditional shortbread recipe.
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READY IN: 50mins
YIELD: 30 COOKIES
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
NutritionSHORTBREAD
- 1cup softened butter
- 1⁄2cup sugar
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 2
- 2 1⁄4cups flour
GLAZE
- 1⁄2cup powdered sugar
- 1
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- HEAT OVEN TO 350°.
- Combine butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel in large mixer bowl.
- Beat at medium speed until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low.
- Add flour; beat until crumbly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Press dough evenly into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Cool completely.
- Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice in small bowl. Using wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread; sprinkle with lemon peel.
- Let stand for 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into strips.
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