Description
Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery richness with the refreshing zest of lemon. These cookies are incredibly easy to make and require no chill time, allowing you to whip them up in just 30 minutes. The vibrant lemon flavor shines through, making them an ideal accompaniment to tea or coffee, and they’re perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to elegant dessert tables. With a simple lemon glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness, these cookies will surely impress your guests or serve as a charming homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest thoroughly.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- If the dough is crumbly, add lemon juice a few drops at a time until it holds together.
- Roll out half of the dough on a surface dusted with powdered sugar, cut into shapes, and transfer to baking sheets.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before glazing with a mixture of lemon juice and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 26mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg