Lemon Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/2 cups flour
    1 1/2 cups butter (no substitute)
    1 cup cornstarch
    2/3 cup powdered sugar
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
Preparation
    Combine flour, butter, cornstarch, powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
    Beat on low for 3 minutes ( scraping bowl often).
    Divide dough into quarters and shape into an inch diameter rolls.( You can make these rolls larger-just adjust cooking time a bit).
    Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour (minimum).
    Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
    Cut chilled dough into 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
    Bake for 9-12 minutes.
    (Cookies will golden -- not brown.).

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