This Lemon Shortbread Squares recipe uses Goodman's Pure Lemon Extract and Goodman's Pure Vanilla Extract to create a light, flakey, and lemony treat!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp Goodman's Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Goodman's Pure Lemon Extract
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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In a bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds.
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Beat until dough is smooth and comes clean from the side of the bowl and gathers into a ball.
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With lightly floured fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom of a 9 inch square ungreased baking pan.
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Sprinkle almonds on top and press gently into dough.
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Using a sharp knife, score into 16 small squares (4 rows each direction)
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Prick each square twice with a fork.
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Bake until dough is barely colored and almonds are lightly toasted, about 20 minutes.
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Let cool 5 minutes, then cut squares all the way through.
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Cool completely in pan.
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Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
