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Lemon Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients

Shortbread

  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract

Lemon Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice ( I used about 1 lemon)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer until the dough comes together.
  • Press the dough into an ungreased 9.5-inch tart pan (I used one with a removable bottom to make it easier to remove the shortbread).
  • Using a fork, poke holes all over the top of the dough.
  • Put in the oven and bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until edges are browned and the center is puffing a bit.
  • While the shortbread is baking, mix the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a pourable icing.
  • Set aside the icing until the shortbread is done.
  • After the shortbread has cooled for a bit, pour the icing over it while it is still warm.
  • Let it sit for a bit to set and then serve.

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