Lemon Lover's Shortbread Cookies

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Lemon shortbread cookies are a perfect buttery, tender crisp, sweet and tart lemon flavored treat that is easy to make and even easier to eat! Drizzled with a bright lemon glaze, these are the perfect amount of sweet and tart! Perfect for lemon lovers!

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Unsalted Butter

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8” square pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides.

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2. Cream the butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest and vanilla, then add in the flour and salt and mix until just combined.

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3. Place the dough into the prepared pan and press the dough evenly into a pan. Using a flat bottomed glass helps to get it packed tightly and evenly. It should be about 1/2" thick.

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Lemon Lover's Shortbread Cookies

the gingered whisk

Lemon shortbread cookies are a perfect buttery, tender crisp, sweet and tart lemon flavored treat that is easy to make and even easier to eat! Drizzled with a bright lemon glaze, these are the perfect amount of sweet and tart! Perfect for lemon lovers!

Unsalted Butter

Key Ingredient

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8” square pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides.

PREHEAT & PREP

2. Cream the butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest and vanilla, then add in the flour and salt and mix until just combined.

CREAM THE BUTTER

3. Place the dough into the prepared pan and press the dough evenly into a pan. Using a flat bottomed glass helps to get it packed tightly and evenly. It should be about 1/2" thick.

PRESS INTO THE PAN

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How to Make Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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