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Zesty Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Zesty Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Delightful zesty citrus shortbread cookies combining lemon and orange zest, perfect for brightening your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter ensures a rich, creamy texture
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar adds subtle sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest infuses bright flavor
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest complements the lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract rounds out flavors
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar creates a sweet drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice enhances the citrus flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

How to Make Zesty Citrus Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract gradually.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of citrus zest to the glaze.

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