Shortbread

For the shortbread, preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Cream soft butter, sugar and grated lemon zest.

Add the eggs one by one. Finally, quickly fold in the flour. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Fill the dough into a piping bag with a star-shaped cover and pipe bars, circles, letters or dots onto the baking paper as desired.

Bake the cookies on the middle rack in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool on cooling rack.

Melt the chocolate icing and coat the piped cookies with it as desired.

Preparation Tip:

Spritzgebäck can be made in many different variations. From the most diverse figures and sizes, to various glazes and decorations. It can also be glued together with jam.

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