Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest (grated)
• 1/2 cup light brown Sugar
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C

2. 2

   Grease a cookie mold with baking spray or line a cookie sheet with baking paper.

3. 3

   Beat the butter, lemon zest, and brown sugar together using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt together.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the butter and mix on low speed until blended.

6. 6

   Using floured hands, press the mixture into the prepared cookie mold or transfer the dough onto a floured surface, divide it into two and shape each section into a cylinder. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm.

7. 7

   Remove dough from the refrigerator, cut it into half-inch slices, and place them on a lined cookie sheet an inch apart.

8. 8

   Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.

9. 9

   Transfer to a cooling rack to cool in the pan.