Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
By
Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950
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I love the fragrance of thyme. It is one of my most favorite herbs in my garden. Lemon and thyme make a great combination in this great shortbread cookie.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cbutter, unsalted, softened, no substitute
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1/2 csugar
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2 Tbspfresh thyme, chopped
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1 Tbsplemon zest
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3 1/2 call purpose flour
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2 Tbspcornstarch
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1 tspkosher salt
How to Make Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
- In a large bowl, beat butter at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add thyme and lemon zest, beating well.
- In another large bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch and salt. Add to butter mixture, beating at medium-low speed combine. Shape dough into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 3 (1 1/2 inch thick) logs. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 5 days. (Dough may be frozen for up to a month.)
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
Line several baking sheets with parchment paper. - Bake until lightly golden, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Store in an air tight container.
- Cut shortbread dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on prepared baking sheets.
- VARIATIONS:
Lavender Shortbread--substitute thyme with 2 tablespoons fresh lavender chopped.
While I have used both rosemary and lavender, I chose not to combine them in one cookie, instead making two batches, each with a different flavor. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you may want to try tarragon, lemon balm, or even basil as your herb of choice in this recipe.
About Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
Course/Dish: Cookies
