Description
Deliciously buttery lemon shortbread cookies with a refreshing twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture and mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into a log and slice into rounds, or roll out and cut into shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the icing by mixing the lemon juice with the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.
- Let set before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 507
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg