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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
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Experience the perfect balance of buttery richness and bright citrus flavor with these classic Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Each delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookie features a double dose of lemon—both in the tender shortbread base and the sweet drizzle on top. The refreshing lemon zest and juice cuts through the richness, making these cookies irresistible for afternoon tea, gift boxes, or whenever you need a sunny treat to brighten your day. - Claude
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Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
 

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Icing:
1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon heavy cream, or as needed
Directions
Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mix until incorporated.
Add in 1 cup of flour, and mix just until combined.
Add in remaining flour, and mix until dough comes together.
Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and roll 1/4-inch thick with a rolling pin.
Cut out shapes using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
Re-roll and cut dough scraps as needed.
Refrigerate cut cookies for 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies begin to turn golden brown on the bottom, 12 to 17 minutes.
Cool a few minutes on the baking sheets before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
For the icing:
Whisk powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl until completely smooth.
Add heavy cream to thin icing if needed—or more powdered sugar if icing is too thin.
Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Allow icing to set before serving.
Servings\Yield
Makes 42 cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 95; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 30mg; Total Carbohydrates: 12g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 7g); Protein: 1g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
I am not a big fan of icing on cookies. You might want to try just sprinkling powdered sugar on top of the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: lemon, shortbread, cookies, dessert, citrus, baking
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies was added on April 25, 2025 and last updated on September 25, 2025.
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