These lemon shortbread cookies are tender, buttery, and bursting with a bright lemon flavor. You'll only need a few ingredients and you'll have delightful cookies in under 30 minutes!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Light and tender
Perfect for entertaining
Make-ahead friendly
01
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
02
Incorporate the lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds, and mix. Finally, add the flour and salt and mix.
03
Turn the cookie dough out onto a floured surface and flatten it into a 1-inch disk
04
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
05
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes. Keep any cookie dough scraps in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Add sugar gradually to the creamed butter to ensure even mixing and a smooth texture. - Zest the lemon directly over the bowl to catch all the aromatic oils, enhancing the lemon flavor.