Shortbread Lemon Cookies

Vegetarian
Shortbread Lemon Cookies
45 min.
36
134kcal
97.65%sweetness
13.73%saltiness
100%sourness
70.82%bitterness
11.53%savoriness
68.6%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

These shortbread lemon cookies are a delightful treat that will brighten your day! With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a zesty lemon flavor, they're the perfect dessert to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The addition of almond flour gives these cookies a subtle nutty flavor and a delicate crumbly texture. They're easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together with friends to a more formal dinner party. You can even involve your kids in the baking process, as it's a simple recipe that doesn't require any complex techniques. The lemon slices on top of each cookie add a beautiful touch and a burst of freshness. For an extra special presentation, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar just before serving. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends, so why not give them a try today?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 sticks butter softened
  •  eggs divided
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • cups almond flour finely
  • 0.5 cup caster sugar 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • small optional: lemon dried whole with peel, washed, , and cut into very thin slices
  • 36 servings powdered sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Beat butter with one egg.
  2. Add almond flour, sugar, all-purpose flour, and lemon juice, and mix with the mixer on the lowest setting.
  3. Shape the dough into two rolls, about 2 inches each in diameter, and put in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 35
  5. Slice each log into cookies, about 1/8 inch thick, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  6. Beat the second egg and brush the top of each cookie with it.
  7. Place one lemon slice on top of each cookie.
  8. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  9. If you like the tops of the cookies browned, put them under the broiler the last 5 minutes of baking.
  10. Cool and optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein6.42%
Fat46.32%
Carbs47.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.13
Glycemic Load
4.54
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8360869565217%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.58mg
Hesperetin
3.41mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Taste

Sweetness:
97.65%
Saltiness:
13.73%
Sourness:
100%
Bitterness:
70.82%
Savoriness:
11.53%
Fattiness:
68.6%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.67kcal
6.68%
Fat:7.22g
11.11%
Saturated Fat:2.73g
17.04%
Carbohydrates:16.58g
5.53%
Net Carbohydrates:15.44g
5.62%
Sugar:11.16g
12.39%
Cholesterol:19.22mg
6.41%
Sodium:34.27mg
1.49%
Protein:2.25g
4.5%
Vitamin C:6.74mg
8.17%
Fiber:1.13g
4.53%
Selenium:2.38µg
3.4%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.69%
Vitamin A:133.61IU
2.67%
Folate:10.66µg
2.66%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Calcium:19.69mg
1.97%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.37%
Phosphorus:12.63mg
1.26%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:Foodista