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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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Delicious Lemon Shortbread Cookies with a buttery texture and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Total Time: 27
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add it to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Use a tablespoon to scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
  6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and refrigerate dough if too soft to work with.

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