INGREDIENTS:
1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. ground walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
In mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in peel, vanilla and salt. Combine flour and nuts; stir in, mixing to blend thoroughly. Press dough evenly into 10×15 inch jelly roll pan. Bake in 325 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes just until shortbread begins to brown.
Cut into 2 inch squares while warm. Remove to racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Topping suggestion: Spread top of uncut shortbread with melted semi-sweet chocolate and immediately sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts. Cool; cut into squares.
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