Description
Buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies infused with bright lemon zest and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, shaped like festive trees.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.