LEMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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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.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 120 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Combine flour, butter, cornstarch, powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Beat on low for 3 minutes ( scraping bowl often).
  • Divide dough into quarters and shape into an inch diameter rolls.( You can make these rolls larger-just adjust cooking time a bit).
  • Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour (minimum).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut chilled dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes.
  • (Cookies will golden -- not brown.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.5

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