LEMON SHORTBREADS
Every year my mom and I collect cookie recipes we want to try and then get together in early December for an afternoon of baking. These no-fail lemon cookies have become an annual tradition. They're a wonderful homemade holiday gift. -Kristen Stecklein, Glendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugars and salt until blended; beat in lemon zest. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Let dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. , Preheat oven to 325°. Roll each portion of dough between two pieces of waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut dough with a floured 1-1/2-in. heart-shaped or other cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 7-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth; spread over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]I've never made shortbreads before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The shortbreads turned out perfectly and they were so delicious.
Joel Jox
[email protected]These shortbreads are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor comes through.
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[email protected]I made these shortbreads for my friends and they all raved about them. They said they were the best shortbreads they'd ever had.
Scoty Mary
[email protected]These shortbreads are so buttery and crumbly. They're perfect for a tea party.
Janiya Shaw
[email protected]I love the way the lemon zest adds a pop of flavor to these shortbreads.
Nana Kwesi
[email protected]These are the best lemon shortbreads I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Joy Robillos
[email protected]I've made these shortbreads several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Dipak Sunar
[email protected]I made these for my family and they disappeared in minutes. They're so good!
rais arslan
[email protected]These were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.
Likhon Sadhu
[email protected]Just made these and they turned out great! I used Meyer lemons and they gave the shortbreads a really nice floral flavor.
X_Bitchboy_ Shriggy_X
[email protected]These shortbreads are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the texture is perfect. I'll be making these for all my future parties.
Kamran Khattak
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Only a few ingredients and a few steps, and you have delicious, melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads. Definitely a keeper!
Tasbeeh Ullah
[email protected]These lemon shortbreads are delightful! The citrusy flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sugar. They're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again.