Best English Lemon Shortbread Strips Recipes

ENGLISH LEMON SHORTBREAD STRIPS

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Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Shortbread:
1 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
2 1/2 c flour
Glaze:
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tbsp butter, softened
1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine 1 c butter, sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tsp lemon peel. Beat at med speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy 1-2 min. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until crumbly 1-2 min. By hand, knead dough until smooth. Lightly greast 9" sq. baking pan. Press dough evenly into pan. Bake for 30-35 min til golden brown. Cool completely. In small bowl combine powdered sugar, 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Using wire whisk, blend until very smooth. Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel. Allow to stand 30 min. Cut into 2 1/2 x 3/4" strips.

ENGLISH LEMON SHORTBREAD STRIPS

English Lemon Shortbread Strips image

Lemon is a flavorful complement to this traditional buttery lemon shortbread recipe that is remarkably easy to make.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all shortbread ingredients except flour in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press dough evenly into lightly greased 15x10x1 jelly-roll pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
Combine all glaze ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until smooth.
Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon peel, if desired. Let stand 30 minutes to set. Cut into 2 1/2x1-inch strips.

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