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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 9
These little hummers melt in your mouth!=) This recipe makes 10 dozen mini cookies. The dough freezes well and is great to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups butter (no substitute)
1 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
Directions:
1. Combine flour, butter, cornstarch, powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
2. Beat on low for 3 minutes ( scraping bowl often).
3. Divide dough into quarters and shape into an inch diameter rolls.( You can make these rolls larger-just adjust cooking time a bit).
4. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour (minimum).
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Cut chilled dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 9-12 minutes.
8. (Cookies will golden - not brown.).
By RecipeOfHealth.com