Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 3/4 pounds Unsalted Butter; 2/3 cups Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest; 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract; 2-1/3 cups Flour; _____; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1/4 cups Melted Butter; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/2 cups Fresh Orange Juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
3/4 pounds Unsalted Butter
2/3 cups Sugar
2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
2-1/3 cups Flour
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FOR THE GLAZE:
1/4 cups Melted Butter
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 cups Fresh Orange Juice

1
Cream together butter and sugar, orange zest and lemon extract. Then add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. The cookie dough will become thicker and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
2
Take the dough and place on a large piece of parchment paper or foil. Shape into a long log. Wrap firmly with the parchment paper to keep shape. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
3
Unroll the dough and cut into 1/2-inch pieces and bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be lightly golden when done. Do not over bake.
4
While cookies are cooling, make the glaze.
5
Combine melted butter, powdered sugar, and fresh orange juice and whisk until no lumps appear.
6
Drizzle glaze on top of cooled cookies- and enjoy! These cookies are a hit every time!

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 3/4 pounds Unsalted Butter, 2/3 cups Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest, and more.

Yes, Citrus Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus Shortbread Cookies

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