It has the perfect combination of citrusy, zesty, and sweet flavors.
Read on for the full recipe for these amazing shortbread cookies.
Next, add one-third of a cup of powdered sugar and mix on low for about 2 minutes.
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While mixing, zest one large lemon until you have 1 teaspoon.
Add it to the mixture then mix until just combined.
Sprinkle some flour on your work surface and form the dough into a disk.
Lightly flour the top.
Flatten the cookie dough using a rolling pin until its a quarter inch thick.
Step 3:
Cut the dough using a three-inch round cutter.
Reroll the scraps to make some more.
Step 4:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then place the cookies.
Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 5:
For the icing.
In a small bowl, juice one-half lemon.
You will need 2 tablespoons.
Combine it with 1 cup of powdered sugar.
Whisk them together until its smooth.
If the mixture is too thick, add more lemon juice.
Once done, place on a plate then serve.
