Buttery Lemon Shortbread Cookies with a Glaze are light and fresh with vibrant sweet and sour flavors that are surprisingly easy to create! Every bite is packed with a burst of lemon flavor and the shortbread has the perfect dense, buttery texture that will make this your new favorite cookie!
- 2 cups butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- 4 cups flour for cookies
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- extra flour (used for lightly flouring the surface when rolling out the cookies)
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- zest of one lemon
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer add the butter and beat until fluffy. Add in the powdered sugar, zest of one lemon and juice of one lemon.
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In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to the butter mixture and mix until combined .
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Add the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter cut out the cookies and lay them onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove and let cool.