Lemon Zest Shortbread
This recipe for Lemon Shortbread Cookies results in a delicate and buttery treat with a hint of fresh lemon zest. The crumbly texture and sweet flavor make these cookies perfect for any occasion. Indulge in these delightful cookies that are sure to be a hit with friends and family!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into
- pieces, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 325°F.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, the 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and salt and process briefly to blend. Add the butter and process just until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and gather it into a rough ball.
- Pat the dough evenly over the bottom of an ungreased 10-inch springform pan or tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the tines of a fork around the edge to form a decorative border, and then pierce the surface every 2 inches with the fork. Sprinkle the surface with the 1 Tbs. granulated sugar.
- Bake the shortbread until lightly golden at the edges and the center is firm to the touch, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the sides of the pan. Using a long, sharp knife, score the shortbread into thin wedges. Let cool completely before cutting and serving. Store in layers, separated by waxed paper, in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Makes 12 to 16 cookies.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Holiday Entertaining,</i> by Georgeanne Brennan (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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