Description
Delight your taste buds with these zesty Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Buttery and tender, with a burst of citrus flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional for Dusting:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Chill if too soft.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Dust (Optional): Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with lemon extract or citric acid.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
