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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies - Classic shortbread with a lemony twist. Using only 4 ingredients and festive decorations, fill your house with the wonderful aroma of Christmas just in time for the holidays. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups butter salted, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325℉. If cutting out cookies with cookie cutters, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Add the butter to the bowl of your mixer and blend until smooth on medium speed. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest to the mixer bowl and continue mixing on low until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour and mix until well blended.
  3. Pat dough into ungreased cookie sheet. Alternatively you can roll out the dough until it is about ¼ inch in thickness and cut them to your desired shape. I placed parchment paper on my cookie sheet but its not necessary.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just done (slightly golden in color). Do not let it get brown. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles or dip them in melted chocolate.

Notes

  • Note: Video above is for the Shortbread Cookies which is similar. This recipe basically has the addition of lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • You can put this dough in the fridge ahead of time if you want to bake them later. Allow the dough to warm up on the counter before rolling, to make it easier to work with.
  • To freeze, place shortbread cookies in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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