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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Eileen Dhanraj
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies were dry and crumbly.
Maciu Naisaki
[email protected]I found the recipe a bit confusing, but the cookies turned out okay.
Raj Rai
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Sena Tolera
[email protected]I've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly and were delicious!
Dickson Omari
[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.
marcus haywood
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I really liked these cookies. The lemon flavor is not overpowering.
Marisol Flores
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the way the lemon flavor pairs with the sweetness of the shortbread.
Ghazanfar Yaseen
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always perfect. They're a family favorite.
Qhawe Matthews
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.
Teagyn Burggraff
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Chris Ciongoli
[email protected]These are the best shortbread cookies I've ever had! The lemon flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.
M Jamal Rana
[email protected]The cookies were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.
Asad Mobile
[email protected]Perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The lemon flavor is subtle but still noticeable.
Frp By
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the combination of sweet and tart from the lemon. I will definitely be making these again.
Jabad Jabad alam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the texture was perfect. They were crispy on the outside and soft and crumbly on the inside.
Md Ariful hosen
[email protected]These shortbread cookies were a delightful treat! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced, and the texture was crispy and crumbly. I loved the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the cookies an extra burst of flavor.