Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Rich, lemon-flavored cookies.

Original recipe makes 20 cookies

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature

PREP

20 mins
COOK

20 mins
READY IN

1 hr 10 mins

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until combined. Blend in lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla.
Stir flour and salt into butter mixture. Transfer mixture to waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log (for slicing cookies) or shape into a disk (for using cutters); wrap dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cutter and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (Or slice cookies and arrange on baking sheets). Gather and reroll dough scraps.
Bake in preheated oven until edges are pale golden, but not browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool completely.