Lemon Oat Shortbread

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

Lemon shortbread made with Quaker Oats is buttery, zesty, and tangy deliciousness. Each shortbread cookie will brighten up any party and makes for a yummy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

1 lb (4 sticks) butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
4 tsp finely grated lemon peel (firmly packed)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour*
2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (optional)

How to make it

1

In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and lemon peel with electric mixer until creamy.
2

Gradually add combined flour, oats, baking powder and salt; mix well.
3

Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic wrap.
4

Chill 1 hour or until firm.
5

Heat oven to 325°F.
6

Remove one portion of dough from refrigerator.
7

On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 10-inch square.
8

With sharp knife, cut into 30 rectangles (each about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide).
9

Transfer rectangles to ungreased cookie sheets; prick each rectangle three times with a fork.
10

Repeat with remaining dough.
11

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
12

Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.
13

Cool completely.
14

Store tightly covered.