Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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These Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies are buttery sweet with a little tartness and tang! Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily can be made vegan!

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Clean, zest and juice all 3 lemons. Set aside.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, ½ cup confectioners' sugar and the salt. Set aside.

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Beat the butter or vegan baking stick until it is soft and creamy. Add in ¼ cup confectioners' sugar and beat together until creamy.

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Slowly beat the lemon juice, vanilla extract and lemon zest into the creamed butter and sugar. It may look separated at first. Mix on low speed until it starts to combine and then increase the speed to whip it into a creamy consistency

Slowly beat in the gluten free flour mixture a little at a time until the dough is dry and crumbly. Once crumbly, increase the speed and beat until the dough comes together. Chill for 30 min.

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Once the dough is done chilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Mix until completely combined.

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Once the dough is done chilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Mix until completely combined.

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Form the dough into balls and coat them in the lemon sugar. Bake the cookies at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-11 minutes.

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To make the glaze: whisk together the confectioners' sugar, fresh squeezed lemon juice, water and the zest until combined and smooth.

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Dip the top half of the cookies into the glaze and top with extra lemon zest and some sprinkles if desired.

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Get the complete recipe via the link below!

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