CRISP LEMON SHORTBREAD
Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra sparkle. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest until blended. Beat in lemon juice. Gradually beat in flour., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 5x3-1/2-in. rectangle. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Cut each rectangle into six squares, but do not separate. Prick tops with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar., Bake 20-25 minutes or until light brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes. Transfer shortbread to a cutting board; recut into squares. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Nick George
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
MD Vvvv
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
akmal choudhary
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved them!
Lwazi Maragelo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I'll definitely make them again.
Allison Provancial
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nwankwo Christiana
[email protected]These are my new favorite cookies! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the shortbread crust is so buttery. I can't get enough of them.
PsychSuPrem3
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have delicious cookies. Perfect for a quick and easy treat.
somrat Babar
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my bake sale! They sold out in minutes. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Haley Cochran
[email protected]Wow! These are the best lemon shortbread cookies I've ever had. The texture was perfect and the lemon flavor was amazing. I'll be making these again and again.
Md Tarif Khan
[email protected]Not bad! The cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the lemon flavor was spot-on. I'll try again with a different recipe.
Nazar Hilaire
[email protected]Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I added a bit of extra lemon zest for an even more pronounced flavor. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Rajib Mia
[email protected]These lemon shortbread cookies were a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The zesty lemon flavor perfectly complemented the buttery shortbread crust. They disappeared quickly at my party, and I'll definitely be making them again soon.