Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 T. grated lemon zest
• 2 t. dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 t. salt

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium-high speed with a mixer until creamy. Add lemon zest and thyme, beating until combined. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Shape mixture into 2 (10 inch) logs; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap dough, and cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.