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Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Bright and Buttery Citrus Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these Citrus Shortbread Cookies, combining vibrant orange and lemon zest for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use sparingly if butter is salted
  • Zest of 1 large orange Orange Zest
  • Zest of 1 large lemon Lemon Zest
  • for sprinkling tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest for about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
  5. Portion out the dough and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Sprinkle each cookie ball lightly with granulated sugar.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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