Description
These Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of buttery richness and citrusy zing. They are easy to make and simply melt in your mouth, making them a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish (optional):
- Extra powdered sugar or lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough, shape into logs or disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven, line a baking sheet, slice or shape the dough, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies until lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- Garnish: Dust with powdered sugar or lemon zest before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a crispier cookie, bake a few extra minutes.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
- Try dipping half of each cookie in white chocolate for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
