Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter stick4 Ounce, softened
 Firmly packed dark brown sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Grated lemon zest2 Teaspoon
 Lemon extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1446 Calories from Fat 819

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 93 g142.7%

Saturated Fat 30.7 g153.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 99.8 mg33.3%

Sodium 519.4 mg21.6%

Total Carbohydrates 143 g47.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.7%

Sugars 45.9 g

Protein 14 g28.2%

Vitamin A 81.2% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 6.4% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla.
2. Add flour and salt to butter-sugar mixture and biend well. With a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cutter and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Reroll scraps.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until cookies are pale golden, not brown. Let stand 2 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool completely.
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