Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon cookies are an ideal dessert for days when you want something sweet, but light and refreshing, that can be prepared quickly, without complicated techniques. Their texture is soft with a pleasant citrus aroma, suitable for any season, and they can be stored for several days without losing their taste and freshness.

Whether you make them for your morning coffee, for a get-together with friends, or simply as a little treat in the middle of a busy day, these cookies are sure to become your favorite. You don’t need complicated ingredients or a lot of time in the kitchen, just a little patience and the desire to create something good, and you’ll have cookies on your table that look elegant and are absolutely delicious.

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  In a bowl, add the butter melted in the microwave or in a saucepan, then add half a teaspoon of salt.
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  Add the powdered sugar.
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  Add the vanilla sugar.
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  Zest the two lemons.
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  Add the lemon zest to the bowl and mix with a mixer on low speed.
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  Add an egg.
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  Add the juice squeezed from the two lemons, strained through a sieve to remove any seeds.
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  Mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
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  Add the flour mixture to the batter.
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  Stir well with a mixer until smooth. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 3 hours, covered with plastic wrap.
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  Form small balls from the dough with wet hands and roll them in powdered sugar.
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  Roll the balls in powdered sugar so that they are generously coated on all sides.
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  Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them because they will rise and spread as they bake. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 13-15 minutes.
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  After baking, let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Then serve these delicious, lemon-flavored cookies!