Mom's Shortbread Cookies

2 cups flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 Fresh lemon rind, of grated

Directions:

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

Comments from jinxycat :

This is my mom's tried and true shortbread recipe. She got it from my grandmother, and we make these every year at Christmas.

User Reviews:

Excellent - I don't care for lemon in my shortbread so I just left that out. Since my grandmother passed 10 years ago, I've been dreaming of her cookies that we used to decorate every Christmas. THESE ARE IT! Now I can start the tradition with my two boys. Thank you!! (I just added drops of water to powdered sugar and food coloring to make the frosting.) And it's true - they are MUCH better after a day or two.

submitted by deblobdell on November 02, 2004

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