Description
Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of zesty lemon and fragrant rose, perfect for any occasion. These buttery cookies are topped with a sweet lemon glaze that adds a refreshing finish to each bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried rose petals (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cream together butter, sugar, lemon zest, rose petals (if using), and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms a ball.
- Roll out the dough between parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Freeze the cut cookies for 10-20 minutes before baking at 350°F for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire rack and prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and water until smooth. Dip cookies into glaze to decorate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg