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7) Lemon-Glaze Shortbread Cookies

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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 –2 tsp milk for glaze, as needed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  3. Add salt and flour, mixing until dough comes together; press into a log or discoid. Chill 20–30 minutes.
  4. Slice 1/4–1/2-inch thick and place 1 inch apart on sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, edges lightly golden.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to a pourable glaze. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies and let set.