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Lemon-Shortbread-Cookies-Recipe

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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These Lemon Shortbread Cookies bring a delightful citrus twist to a classic treat. With just a few key ingredients and simple preparation steps, they combine the creamy richness of butter with fresh lemon zest to create a melt-in-your-mouth delight, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack at home.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¾ cups (143g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ¼ cup or more sparkling sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Zest the lemon into the sugar and mix until the sugar is coated with the zest.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, lemon extract, and salt. Beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and thoroughly combined, scraping down the bowl when necessary.
  3. Gradually add the flour, about ½ cup at a time, mixing on low speed until crumbly. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and stick together.
  4. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper and shape it into a log approximately 1 ½ – 2 inches wide and 5 inches long. Roll the log in sanding sugar, pressing it onto the surface. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, stand vertically in a glass, and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Unwrap the dough and slice into cookies about 3/8" thick. Place on the prepared sheet 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lemons for zest and juice.
Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Feel free to sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the cookies before baking for extra flavor.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 270 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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