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Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Glaze

Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Glaze Delight

Delight in these Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Glaze that bring a light, refreshing taste of spring in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measure carefully
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries or fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to form dough into balls, placing them on the tray. Flatten gently to around ¼ inch thickness.
  5. Bake for 7-10 minutes until tops are no longer shiny. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Glaze
  1. Pulse freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Mix with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  2. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle the strawberry glaze over each cookie and allow it to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Garnish each cookie with a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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