Jump to RecipeAs if anything cut into a heart shape could get any cuter, I decorate these Lemon Shortbread Cookies with a drizzle of tangy lemon icing and fresh lemon zest.These are so cute for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any time you need a springtime treat! I must confess I have spent most of my life skipping over shortbread.My Girl Scout cookies order never contains them.

I will take a gooey pumpkin white chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and melty chocolate any day over a boring shortbread cookie.But then, I made my honey shortbread and became speechless.I did not know of the magic that happens in the oven to such simple ingredients like butter, sugar and flour.

The caramelization of the sugar, and the soft, crumbly buttery texture is not to be missed.Yes, I finally agree that shortbread cookies are their own thing, and they deserve their own love.Don't miss my chocolate shortbread, while we're here.

My love of lemon has me adding a lemon icing with fresh lemon juice and extra lemon zest to these lemon shortbread cookies before serving.They are a lemon lovers dream, and the cookie shape can be anything you like.I almost always choose hearts, because my kids associate them with love, even when Valentine's Day is not near.

How to Make Lemon Shortbread Cookies This is the best recipe for lemon shortbread cookies, because I am a true lemon lover, and so is my recipe tester! The icing and extra lemon zest on top is optional, but it reall

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