Buttery Shortbread Cookies

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This is my mom's tried and true shortbread recipe. She got it from my grandmother. We make these every Christmas, and look forward to them every year.

by ciao4293·published 2004-01-10

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Servings

(48–60)

Total time

30 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

63 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

2 cups flourflour
1 cup butter, softenedbutter
1/2 teaspoon baking powderbaking-powder
1/2 cup sugarsugar
1 large eggegg
1 freshly grated lemon zestlemon

Instructions (7 steps)

01Sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
02Cream butter, add sugar slowly, mixing well.
03Mix in egg and lemon zest.
04Add flour/baking powder mixture, mix in well.
05Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, place on pan, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
06Bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes, just until a bit golden on the edges.
07These last well if kept in a tightly covered container, and actually taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.

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