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Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Jun 28, 2011 @ 6:16 PM
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Daily Value: 7%
Servings: 24
Low-Sodium
Vegetarian
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 141Daily Value: 7%
Servings: 24
Low-Sodium
Vegetarian
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated | 6g | 29% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 14g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1% |
| Sugars | 6g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Using a mortar and pestle or clean spice grinder, grind together the sugar and zest.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, butter, salt, and baking soda and beat on low speed until it resembles cornmeal. Add the lemon sugar, cream, and vanilla and beat until just clumped together.
If the dough is soft, wrap it tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Otherwise, roll out the dough ½-inch thick on a lightly floured surface into a 6-by-4-inch rectangle. Using a ruler, square the edges as much as possible. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch squares. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cookies straight from the freezer until they are golden brown, about 10–12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Details
Adapted from "Milette: Recipes from San Francisco's most charming pastry shop," by Meg Ray with Leslie Jonath (Chronicle Books, 2011).
Servings: 24
