Lemon-Nutmeg Shortbreads with Lemon Icing
Shortbread cookies originated in Scotland and were traditionally made for special occasions like Christmas and New Year.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 150 gram Butter
- 75 gram Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 150 gram Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour and ground nutmeg, then mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the shortbreads are cooling, make the lemon icing by mixing together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled shortbreads.
- Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 175kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.6g17%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
- Sugars 5.1g
- Protein 2.1g5%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.