Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Brown sugar, fresh lemon zest, and real butter flavor these rich shortbread cookies.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• ½ cup butter, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until combined. Blend in lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla.

Step 3

Stir flour and salt into butter mixture. Transfer mixture to waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log (for slicing cookies) or shape into a disk (for using cutters); wrap dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cutter and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (Or slice cookies and arrange on baking sheets). Gather and reroll dough scraps.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until edges are pale golden, but not browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool completely.