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Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Citrus Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Citrus Shortbread Cookies melt in your mouth with zesty orange and lemon flavors, making them a delightful 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
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • granulated Sugar for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Citrus Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, folding until just combined.
  5. Portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
  6. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each cookie before baking.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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