LAND O LAKES SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in bowl. Set aside.
• Beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Add flour mixture and all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until dough forms.
• Shape dough into 2 (10-inch) logs on lightly floured surface. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Reshape logs, if necessary. Cut into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5-10 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
• Place powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon lime zest in bowl. Gradually stir in enough lime juice for desired glazing consistency. Spoon or brush glaze on top of cookies. Sprinkle with lime zest, if desired. Let stand until glaze is hardened.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and 1 cup mini chocolate chips in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour; beat at low speed until mixture forms a dough. Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle with bottom of glass dipped in flour.
• Bake 5-7 minutes or until set. (Do not overbake.) Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; transfer to cooking rack.
• Combine all frosting ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed until smooth. (Add additional milk, one teaspoon at a time, for desired frosting consistency.) Frost cooled cookies. Place cookies onto waxed paper.
• Place 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening in bowl. Microwave 60-90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, or until smooth.
• Drizzle thin lines of chocolate over frosting with teaspoon. Let stand 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.