Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Zesty Icing
These bright and buttery lemon shortbread cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base is infused with fresh lemon zest, while the zesty lemon icing adds an extra layer of citrus flavor that makes these cookies irresistible. Simple to make but impressive to serve, these cookies will brighten any dessert table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Microplane or zester
- Citrus juicer
These lemon shortbread cookies come together quickly and easily. The key to perfect shortbread is to handle the dough gently and avoid overbaking. The bright lemon flavor in both the cookie and the icing makes these a refreshing treat any time of year.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For the freshest flavor, add the icing only to cookies you plan to serve that day. The uniced cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.