Lemon Shortbread

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   Combine flour, corn starch, icing sugar and lemon rind in a large bowl.

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   With large spoon, blend in butter.

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   Work with hands until a soft, smooth dough forms.

4. 4

   roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.

5. 5

   Cut in shapes with cookie cutters.

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   Place on ungreased baking sheets.

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   Sprinkle with coloured sugars if desired.

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   Bake at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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   Remove from sheet, cool completely.

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    Variation: Lemon Almond- Add 3/4 cup finely chopped unblanched almonds to dough or Lemon poppyseed- Add 1 tablespoon poppy seeds to dough.

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