Easy Lemon Shorties
Brighten up your dessert table with these melt-in-your-mouth *Easy Lemon Shorties*! Simple yet irresistible, these buttery shortbread cookies are infused with the refreshing zest of lemon and a hint of vanilla, making them the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a batch of 24 delicate treats that are ideal for tea parties, holiday gifts, or everyday indulgence. The tender, crumbly texture comes from a blend of cornstarch and all-purpose flour, while a sprinkle of granulated sugar on top adds just the right amount of crunch. Serve these easy lemon cookies alongside your favorite warm beverage for a zesty, citrusy twist on a classic dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
3. Add the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a small round cookie cutter (or any desired shape) to cut out the cookies.
6. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. If desired, sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Avoid over-baking to keep their delicate texture.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy your Easy Lemon Shorties with a cup of tea or coffee, or store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.6 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.9 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
