Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies, where rich buttery shortbread meets the refreshing zest of lemon and the delicate sweetness of rose petals. These charming cookies are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a stunning addition to any dessert table. Finished with a luscious lemon glaze, they are perfect for tea parties, special celebrations, or simply as a sweet afternoon treat. Easy to make and versatile in decoration, you can dress them up with fresh roses or enjoy their beauty in simplicity. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that leaves you longing for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour to form a dough ball.
- Roll out dough between parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
- Freeze cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then dip each cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (~15g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg