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Shortbread Cookies
5 from 10 votes

Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread Cookies made with butter, powdered sugar, and flour are enriched with lemon zest and vanilla extract for subtle citrus aroma. The dough is chilled, rolled out, cut into shapes, lightly brushed with egg white, and baked until just lightly golden, resulting in cookies that are tender and crumbly with a delicate, buttery flavor.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • salt a pinch
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 egg yolk and white separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • lemon finely grated zest of ½ lemon
  • flour for dusting
  • confectioners sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F/160°C.
  2. Using an electric mixer, in a mixing bowl, cream together the butter with the sugar till light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla.
  4. Fold in the flour and knead gently to make a smooth dough.
  5. Wrap in wax wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1 cm thickness.
  7. Using a cookie cutter, press out the cookies. Place the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  8. Beat the egg white till frothy and brush over the cookies.
  9. Bake for 18 minutes, until light golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Notes

  • Watch cookies closely while baking as they are meant to be lightly golden and should not become too dark.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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