Buttery Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, add the butter and beat until fluffy.

3. Add in the powdered sugar, zest of 1 lemon, and juice of 1 lemon.

4. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.

5. Slowly add it to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

6. Add the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to ¼-inch thick.

7. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and lay them onto a baking sheet.

8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.

9. Remove and let cool.

Glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, powdered sugar, and zest of 1 lemon.

2. Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and place it on a wire rack to set.