Description
Delicate and buttery, these Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a hint of citrus. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest together until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavor: Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough, shape into logs or disks, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven, roll out dough, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
