LEMON SHORTBREAD SQUARES
During the Christmas season, I keep homemade cookies available in my office to share with co-workers. These easy-to-prepare squares always get rave reviews.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 16 squares.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour. Mix until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Stir in lemon zest if desired. , Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Score with a sharp knife into 16 squares. Prick each square twice with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans; press firmly into dough. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and pecans are toasted. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut along scored lines. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Jentry Bain
b.j@hotmail.frThese were a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Sunny Mandela
s_mandela25@hotmail.comThese were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Vlad DNC
vlad-d@hotmail.com???
Mr Mosai
m@gmail.comThese lemon shortbread squares were the perfect summer treat! They were light, refreshing, and bursting with lemon flavor.
Rambabu Sharma
srambabu92@hotmail.comI made these for Mother's Day and they were a huge success! My mom loved them.
anthony jobi
jobi73@yahoo.comThese were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Kanye Jones
k_j79@yahoo.comNot a fan of lemon desserts, but these were surprisingly good! The shortbread crust was especially delicious.
Peter Andoh
apeter98@hotmail.frI've made these a few times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Niraj Prajapati
p_niraj16@aol.comThese were so good! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in no time.
Doris Gyasi
g-d@hotmail.frFollowed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! The lemon curd was nice and tart, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky.
Halima idris
h80@aol.comGorgeous!???
Faisal Peshoo
f-p28@yahoo.comThese were a bit dry for my liking. I think I might add an extra egg yolk to the shortbread dough next time.
Shaid Ali
as@aol.comEasy to make and delicious! The lemon curd was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Suad Elmi
s-elmi@hotmail.comA bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Yooyo Nat
yooyo20@gmail.comMade these for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the crumbly shortbread crust. I'll definitely be making these again.
Kazuha Kaedahara
k@gmail.comThese lemon shortbread squares were a delightful treat! The combination of the tangy lemon curd with the buttery shortbread crust was perfect. I loved the burst of citrus flavor in every bite. The instructions were easy to follow and the baking time