Melt-in-Your-Mouth Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delights perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 wedges

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 311

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 lemons Lemon Zest Add vibrant citrus flavor; using fresh lemons enhances the aroma.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and creates a tender crumb; caster sugar can be used for a finer texture.
1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and contributes to a melt-in-your-mouth texture; using room temperature butter ensures easier creaming.
2 cups Plain Flour (All-Purpose) Forms the structure of the cookies; accurate measurements yield the best results.
1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt Balances sweetness and enhances other flavors.

For the Glaze

1 cup Powdered Icing Sugar Creates a smooth glaze or dusting; adds sweetness without any grit.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Amplifies the cookies' flavor when used in glazing; fresh lemon juice is key for the best taste.

Equipment

23cm (9-inch) fluted tart pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a 23cm (9-inch) fluted tart pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the zest of fresh lemons with granulated sugar, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
Add softened unsalted butter to the lemon-infused sugar and beat until pale and fluffy.
Sift the plain all-purpose flour and add fine salt to the creamed mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
Transfer the dough into the tart pan, press evenly, and score the top into 12 wedges.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly golden around the edges and re-cut along the scored lines.
Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered icing sugar with fresh lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgeCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 38mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 10 days at room temperature, and they can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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