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Almond Lemon Shortbread Gems

Tender buttery shortbread cookies infused with fresh lemon and almonds, finished with a bright citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies & Biscuits
Cuisine: Scottish-Inspired
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest fresh
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • electric mixer
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  3. Combine flour, almonds, and salt, then mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
  4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Shape into small balls, flatten slightly, and arrange on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cookies.
  9. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice.