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Spring Shortbread Cookies: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for You

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Celebrate spring with these delightful Spring Shortbread Cookies, combining buttery, crisp cookies with fresh citrus zest and herbs like rosemary or lavender. Perfect for any spring occasion, these cookies are elegant, fragrant, and easy to make.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of 1 lemon or orange

1 tablespoon fresh herbs (like rosemary or lavender, optional)

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer or a whisk.
  3. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon or orange zest, and any fresh herbs you are using. The citrus zest and herbs will give the cookies a lovely fragrance and flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. This ensures the dry ingredients are well-mixed before combining them with the wet ingredients.
  5. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the cookies tough.
  6. Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to roll out.
  7. Shape Cookies: Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes—whether they’re simple rounds, flowers, or other fun designs.
  8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. The cookies won’t spread too much during baking, so you can place them fairly close together.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake and become too crisp.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking while they’re still warm.
  11. Dust with Sugar: If desired, dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar for a lovely, finishing touch.

Notes

If you’re not into herbs, skip them and add more citrus zest for a brighter flavor.

Experiment with other citrus fruits like lime or grapefruit zest for a fun twist.

If you prefer a richer flavor, drizzle a lemon or orange glaze over the cooled cookies.

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