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Lemon glaze shortbread cookie

7. Zesty Lemon Shortbread Fresh Burst

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling and Setting Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies (approximately)
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar in large bowl about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice thoroughly.
  4. Mix in flour and salt on low just until dough forms; do not overmix.
  5. Roll into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on sheets and slightly flatten with glass bottom.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges start turning golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes; transfer to rack.
  7. Meanwhile, whisk 1½ cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice smooth.
  8. Drizzle over cooled cookies; set 30 minutes before serving or packing.