Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

"For all the lemon lovers :-) Prep time includes lots of chilling time."
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 25mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
20 cookies
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ingredients

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directions

  • Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy and smooth; then add lemon juice and zest, and vanilla, and beat well.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds and salt; add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for at least 3 hours (you can also freeze dough for up to 2 months).
  • Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
  • Roll dough between two sheets of wax paper to a 1/4-inch thick rectangle about 10 by 12 inches.
  • Cut shortbread dough into 3x2-inch bars (make them 3x1 if you wish) using a knife or sharp edge.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet (s) one inch apart.
  • Prick the shortbread with a fork and bake until pale golden, approx 25 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

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  1. Very elegant and subtle flavored shortbread. Loved the combination of poppy seeds and lemon. As I love strong flavors, I might add little more lemon, next time. But just a little. Will be regular staple at coffee time.
     
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