Cakes & baking

Shortbread Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Shortbread Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 sticks butter; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 cups almond flour; 0.5 cup caster sugar; 1.25 cups flour; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 small lemons; 36 servings powdered sugar

These shortbread cookies have a tender, crumbly texture with a bright lemon flavor, thanks to both zest and juice in the dough. The dough comes together quickly, but needs a good chill to firm up before slicing. Each cookie gets a thin slice of fresh lemon on top before baking, which softens and caramelizes slightly in the oven. A dusting of powdered sugar after cooling adds a final touch of sweetness.

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August 31, 2026

Back45 minServes 36Easy134 kcal

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About this recipe

Shortbread Lemon Cookies is a cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 36. It calls for 9 ingredients across 9 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 134 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, budget and comfort food.