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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
5 from 12 votes

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These Lemon Shortbread Cookies combine buttery salted butter, caster sugar, lemon zest and juice, ground almonds, and cornstarch for a tender crumb with a bright citrus flavor. The dough is shaped into small balls and baked until golden and firm, resulting in delicate cookies with a crisp exterior and soft center.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter salted, 2 tbsp
  • ⅓ cup caster sugar
  • 1 egg yolk, large
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or plain flour
  • 7 tablespoons almonds ground
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or cornflour

Instructions

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  1. Cream the butter and caster sugar in a mixing bowl until pale in color. You can use a wooden spoon or a handheld mixer.
  2. Add in the egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat again and mix well.
  3. Fold in the plain flour, cornstarch, and ground almonds. Stir until all is combined and it comes to a dough. Refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes. 
  4. Preheat the oven to 180℃/ 356℉ at gas mark 4 when ready to bake the cookies.
  5. Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper/ greaseproof paper.
  6. Take a small piece of the dough or about the size of a cherry tomato, and roll it into a small ball. Then place the dough ball onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is finished. Make sure you leave enough space between the dough balls. 
  7. Bake them for about 25 minutes until they are golden in color and firm to the touch.
  8. Once you take the cookies out of the oven, leave them on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Dough can be refrigerated for up to three days before baking without affecting texture.
  • Shaping the dough into a thick roll and slicing before baking can save preparation time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.