Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread
For all the lemon lovers :-) prep time includes lots of chilling time.
Steps
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.
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 using a knife or sharp edge.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet one inch apart.
Prick the shortbread with a fork and bake until pale golden , approx 25 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Ingredients
unsalted butter, icing sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, salt