Festive Zestive Shortbread

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Lemon Poppyseed Shortbread - 
This zippy tea treat may be 'short' on 'bread', but it's long on flavor


12 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling: 20

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon juice. Gradually add flour; mix well. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 4-in. circle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Cut each circle into six wedges. Prick dough with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar.
2. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Cool for 4 minutes before removing to wire racks. Break into wedges when cool. 

Yield - 24 pieces
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 183 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 116 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

OR

For a tasty twist, roll the dough into  small balls, make a thumb indenture, bake, then fill with preserves and/or garnish with lemon curd & a berry or two

Tea Paring Suggestion:  Lady Grey