Description
Irresistible Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly marries the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the buttery richness of shortbread. Each bite offers a crisp yet tender texture, evoking memories of sunlit afternoons and cherished family moments. Perfect for tea parties or quiet afternoons, these cookies promise to be a favorite in any household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (16g)
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg