Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mixing:
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
3. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
Baking:
1. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
2. Cut shapes with a cookie cutter.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
For a nutty flavor, substitute some flour with almond flour. Add a glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon shortbread, cookies, baking