Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Discover the perfect balance of tangy lemon and buttery goodness with our irresistible lemon shortbread cookies recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle them with a lemon glaze for extra flavour and decoration.