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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Time
3 hr 45 min
Makes
36
Ingredients
14
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/3 cup (40g) cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • optional (if not icing cookies): coarse sparkling sugar, for sprinkling
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind), heavy cream, or half-and-half
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • optional: fresh lemon zest for garnish
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