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In the Kitchen Cookies & Bars

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Yields 1 1/2 dozen.

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
21/2 cups flour
Pinch of salt

1 Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2 In a large bowl, mix together butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended.

3 Sift flour into another large bowl. Add salt, and whisk to combine. Add to butter mixture, and mix until ingredients begin to stick together. Knead until a dough forms and comes together in a ball.

4 Roll dough

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