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Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

This Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe is a buttery cookie full of bright, zesty lemon flavor and topped with a sweet and bright lemon glaze. They are sure to go quickly!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced (see note)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Glaze, optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. In a a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and juice, and mix until fully blended.
  2. Add flour and salt. If the mixture is still crumbly after blending, use hands to fully combine.
  3. Place dough on a lightly floured counter. Roll into a 12-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. When ready to bake, slice dough into thin slices. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes in a 350 degree oven, until cookies begin to lightly brown on edges. Cool completely.
  5. If desired, dip tops of cookies in lemon glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Drizzle of tops of cooled cookies, or dunk top of cookie in glaze and tap on side of bowl to allow excess drip off.

Notes

  • Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice- Every lemon results in varying amounts of zest and juice. You'll need about 1 Tablespoon lemon zest and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice for today's cookie dough recipe.
  • Storage: Store in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Freeze: Store the baked cookies in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw the cookies cookies before adding glaze if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%

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