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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

This lemon shortbread cookie is all about delicious buttery cookies that melt in the mouth with a fresh lemony taste and flavor. 
Author: Devy Dar
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: International
Servings: 40 cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls.
  • Spatula
  • Handheld mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking trays
  • Saran wrap/ cling film

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp salted butter.
  • ⅓ cup caster sugar.
  • 1 large egg yolk.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  • Zest 1 lemon.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour/ plain flour.
  • 7 tablespoons ground almonds.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch/ cornflour.

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and caster sugar in a mixing bowl until pale in color. You can use a wooden spoon or a handheld mixer.
  • Add in the egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat again and mix well.
  • Fold in the plain flour, cornstarch, and ground almonds. Stir until all is combined and it comes to a dough. Refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes. 
  • Preheat the oven to 180℃/ 356℉ at gas mark 4 when ready to bake the cookies.
  • Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper/ greaseproof paper.
  • Take a small piece of the dough or about the size of a cherry tomato, and roll it into a small ball. Then place the dough ball onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is finished. Make sure you leave enough space between the dough balls. 
  • Bake them for about 25 minutes until they are golden in color and firm to the touch.
  • Once you take the cookies out of the oven, leave them on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dough and keep it in the fridge for up to 72 hours before cooking. 
  • You can always shape the dough into a giant sausage and cut it into thick slices. So you can save time. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 49mg | Sugar: 2g

Disclaimer

Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.