Description
A festive treat with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Sift in the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust lemon zest to taste for more or less flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, Lemon, Shortbread, Cookies