Shortbread Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 freshly grated lemon zest

Recipe

• 1 sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
• 2 cream butter, add sugar slowly, mixing well.
• 3 mix in egg and lemon zest.
• 4 add flour/baking powder mixture, mix in well.
• 5 shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, place on pan, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
• 6 bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes, just until a bit golden on the edges.
• 7 these last well if kept in a tightly covered container, and actually taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.