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Irresistible Lemon Glazed Shortbread Cookies

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These irresistible Lemon Glazed Shortbread Cookies are the perfect holiday treat—crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with a refreshing citrus zing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for glaze consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with a mixer.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the sifted flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk at a time to bring it together.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Flatten each ball gently with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to form a disc shape.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake—they should be light in color.
  8. While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk (if needed) until smooth and pourable.
  9. Once the cookies have cooled completely on a wire rack, drizzle the glaze over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Always use unsalted butter for shortbread to control saltiness.’, ‘Chill the dough if it’s too soft to prevent spreading during baking.’, ‘Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.’, ‘Glaze the cookies on a wire rack with parchment paper underneath for easy cleanup.’, ‘Make a double batch of glaze for dipping or drizzling.’]

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Keywords: Lemon cookies, shortbread, holiday cookies, Christmas dessert, easy baking, citrus glaze

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