Description
Buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies shaped like festive trees and topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, salt, and lemon zest until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.