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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These lemon shortbread cookies are a delicious and zesty way to give flavor to your traditional buttery shortbread cookies. Packed with fresh lemon flavor these cookies are perfect all year long!

Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the butter on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until it is light and fluffy.
  3. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the powdered sugar and lemon zest.
  4. Mix until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. 
  6. Next, add the milk and lemon extract. 
  7. Keep mixing until a shaggy dough forms, about 1 minute.
  8. Form the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  9. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. This will help make the dough easier to roll and cut. 
  10. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough until it is 1/4 inch thick.
  11. Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the cookies and place them on the baking sheets. I used a round cookie cutter and got 10 cookies.
  12. Place the sheets in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill the dough. This prevents spreading. 
  13. Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
  14. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and then store in a plastic container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

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