Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Shortbread Cookies—a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines the richness of traditional shortbread with a refreshing citrus twist. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and are sure to brighten your dessert table! With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that will impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed with tea, dressed up with powdered sugar, or gifted in beautiful packaging, these lemon shortbread cookies are versatile and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest, juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into a ½-inch thick slab on a lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes or slice into rounds.
- Place cookies on prepared sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg