lemon shortbread cookies

here's how to make it!

These easy lemon shortbread cookies are just the right sweet treat for any occasion. With a zesty lemon flavor and a buttery, crumbly texture, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The white chocolate drizzle on top sets them apart from other shortbread cookies out there!

ingredients

lemon zest granulated sugar unsalted butter vanilla extract all purpose flour salt white chocolate

make lemon sugar

01

Pulse together lemon zest and sugar until lemon zest is combined. 

make dough

02

Beat together lemon sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients, beating until dough forms. 

chill and roll

03

Chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll out and cut out cookies in 2-inch rounds. Bake until set. 

decorate

04

Once cooled, drizzle with white chocolate and sprinkle with lemon zest.