5 from 9 votes
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
A delicious buttery shortbread cookie made with fresh citrus flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Beat the butter on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until it is light and fluffy.
- Turn the mixture to low speed and add in the powdered sugar and lemon zest. Mix until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the flour.
- Next add in milk and lemon extract.
- Keep mixing until a shaggy dough forms - about 1 minute. Form the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes (this will help make and dough easier to roll and cut).
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough until it is 1/4" thick.
- Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the cookies and place them on the baking sheets.
- Place the sheets in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill the dough again (this prevents spreading). Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown - about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and then store in a plastic container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Storing: Store cooked and cooled lemon shortbread cookies in a plastic airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days
- Storing: Store cooked and cooled lemon shortbread cookies in a plastic airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days
- Freezing: To freeze cooked and cooled shortbread cookies, place shortbread cookies in an airtight container and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To freeze cooked and cooled shortbread cookies, place shortbread cookies in an airtight container and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Chocolate Topping: You can drizzle the cookies with melted white chocolate, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.