Description
These Lemon Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and delicately crisp, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy lemon flavor. Made with simple ingredients, they have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of citrus that makes them irresistible!
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- The dough will be soft but not sticky.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll dough into a log (about 2 inches thick) and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Slice into ¼-inch rounds or roll out and cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake:
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in glaze.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add ½ teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for longer.
- Variations: Try dipping in white chocolate or adding poppy seeds for a twist!
- Recipe Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sodium: ~30mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg