Description
Delightful Lemon Shortbread Cookies that perfectly balance buttery goodness with a refreshing lemon twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg