Description
This buttery, crumbly shortbread is made with just three base ingredients plus a bold infusion of ginger and citrus zest. Quick to prepare, deliciously zesty, and perfect with tea.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp citrus zest (orange, lemon, or a mix)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, beat cold butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
2. Add citrus zest and grated ginger. Mix just to combine.
3. Add flour gradually and mix until dough forms. Do not overmix.
4. Press dough into a flat disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
7. Place cookies on baking sheet and chill for 10 more minutes.
8. Bake for 14–16 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ginger and citrus zest for the best flavor.
For finer texture, use powdered sugar instead of granulated.
Do not overbake—cookies should remain pale with just golden edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg