Lemon Butter Cookies

Lemon Butter Cookies
89 min.
15
317kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Lemon Butter Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a rich buttery texture, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special event, or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are the ideal dessert to satisfy your cravings.

What sets these Lemon Butter Cookies apart is their unique combination of flavors and textures. The bright lemon zest adds a refreshing twist, while the buttery dough melts in your mouth, creating a heavenly experience with every bite. Plus, the option to decorate them with colorful glaze and royal icing allows for endless creativity, making them not only delicious but also visually stunning.

With a preparation time of just under 90 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in no time. They are perfect for sharing, with each batch yielding 15 delightful servings. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Lemon Butter Cookies that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • 15 servings colorful glaze 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 15 servings royal icing 
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Beat butter and zest at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Shape dough into a disc.
  4. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Cut with a 2 1/4- or 3 1/4-inch heart-shaped cutter; place 1/2 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. If desired, cut 1 or 2 holes at top of each cookie (to hang or thread ribbon through after baking).
  6. Bake at 325 for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely (about 20 minutes). Decorate as desired with Royal Icing and Colorful Glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein2.32%
Fat47.86%
Carbs49.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.2
Glycemic Load
17.38
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.4939130460439%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.4kcal
15.87%
Fat:16.97g
26.11%
Saturated Fat:8.64g
53.98%
Carbohydrates:39.74g
13.25%
Net Carbohydrates:39.28g
14.28%
Sugar:25.55g
28.39%
Cholesterol:32.54mg
10.85%
Sodium:188.09mg
8.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.7%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.22%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.96%
Selenium:5.88µg
8.4%
Folate:33.21µg
8.3%
Vitamin A:378.25IU
7.56%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.7%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Iron:0.83mg
4.6%
Vitamin K:4.75µg
4.52%
Phosphorus:26.69mg
2.67%
Fiber:0.46g
1.86%
Copper:0.02mg
1.24%
Magnesium:4.27mg
1.07%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.05%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes