Shortbread Cookies

Name: Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 4 2/3 c. powdered sugar, sifted; 1 1/3 c. cornstarch; 2 1/3 c. butter; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/2 c. lemon juice

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Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
4 2/3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/3 c. cornstarch
2 1/3 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 c. lemon juice

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and 2/3 cup of powdered sugar. In another bowl, beat 2 cups butter on medium until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon peel and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour, until easy to handle. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 1/2 to 2-inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely.