English Lemon Shortbread Strips

Lemon is a flavorful compliment to this traditional shortbread recipe.

Heat oven to 350.

Combine butter , sugar , lemon juice and lemon peel in large mixer bowl.

Beat at medium speed until creamy , about 1 to 2 minutes.

Reduce speed to low.

Add flour.

Beat until crumbly , about 1 to 2 minutes.

Press dough evenly into lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown.

Cool completely.

Combine powdered sugar , 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice in small bowl.

Using wire whisk , mix until smooth.

Spread thin layer of glaze over cooled shortbread.

Sprinkle with lemon peel.

Let stand for 30 minutes to set.

Cut into strips.

butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, powdered sugar