Description
Elegant European shortbread cookies with buttery crumb and lemon zest—perfect for spring tea parties, brunches, or gourmet gifting.
Ingredients
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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup (80g) powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp fine sea salt
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Optional: lavender, rosemary, white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
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Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
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Add vanilla and lemon zest.
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Mix in flour and salt until crumbly.
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Shape into a log or slab, chill 30 minutes.
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Slice or cut into shapes.
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Bake at 325°F for 12–14 mins.
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Cool and garnish as desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for shape and texture. Optional herbs or citrus sugar elevate presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European (British-Italian fusion)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg (approx.)