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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the flour and salt just until a dough forms.
  3. Shape the dough into a 2-inch-wide log, wrap tightly, and chill at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and bake on lined sheets for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tbsp lemon juice until smooth, adding more juice if needed. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let the glaze set.

Notes

The dough must chill for at least 1 hour before slicing; that time is not included in the prep or cook numbers. Let the cookies cool fully before glazing, or the glaze will melt and soak in.