Description
Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery richness and zesty lemon flavor that melt in your mouth. These cookies are incredibly easy to make yet impressively elegant, perfect for any occasion—from afternoon tea to festive gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll experience a bright burst of citrus that keeps you coming back for more. Bake these cookies for a refreshing treat sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow cooling on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg