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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Buttery Shortbread Au Citron

Shortbread cookies are melt-in-the-mouth goodness that receive a twist of sophistication with theaddition of diced candied lemon peel. This deceptively simple recipe delivers big taste, and allyou need is powdered sugar, lemon zest, butter, flour, salt and diced candied lemon peel. Use amixer or food processor to bring the dough together, chill, then bake. It’s that easy, but no onewill ever guess because the taste and texture of these French Sables-inspired cookies are nothingshort of amazing. This lemon shortbread cookie is perfect for a bridal shower, baby shower orfamily gathering, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of tea. This is a recipe you will reach foragain and again.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Powdered sugar
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 Cup (two sticks) Room temperature butter
• 2 1/4 Cup All-purpose flour
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 1/3 Cup Diced Candied Lemon Peel
• Sugar for dusting (Optional)

Directions:

1.  With mixer or food processor, cream butter and sugar until well-incorporated.

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