Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These delectable Lemon Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful burst of citrus flavor, complemented by a tangy lemon glaze. They are irresistibly buttery, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Interestingly, these cookies develop an even more pronounced lemon flavor the following day.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter at room temperature
- Confectioners' sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Lemon Glaze:
- Unsalted butter melted
- Lemon juice to taste
- Confectioners' sugar
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure an even mixture.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter using a wooden spoon until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. Gradually incorporate the confectioners' sugar, fresh lemon juice, and the flour mixture until thoroughly blended.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Utilize a round cookie cutter to cut the dough into circular shapes and carefully transfer the cookies to ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are a light golden brown while the tops remain pale. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 2 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool completely.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the lemon zest, followed by the confectioners' sugar, incorporating one cup at a time. Adjust the consistency with additional lemon juice as needed to achieve a thinner glaze.
- Dip the tops of each cooled cookie into the glaze and place them on a wire rack set over waxed paper or parchment paper. Allow the cookies to sit undisturbed until the glaze has fully set, which may take about 2 hours.
- To store the cookies, place them in an airtight container, layering them with waxed paper to maintain freshness.