Sugar Free Lemon Lime Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Free Lemon Lime Shortbread Cookies are a tasty twist on a classic cookie.

Made with fresh lemon and lime flavors and topped with a no added sugar glaze, these mouthwatering buttery cookies are sure to please.

What are lemon lime shortbread cookies?

Lemon lime shortbread cookies are buttery shortbread cookies that have both lemon and lime flavors added for additional flavors.

I like how flavorful the lemon and lime makes these cookies taste.

Have you tried my EASY Sugar Free Lemon Cookies?

Those lemon cookies are the soft and buttery with a flavorful burst of lemon and a drizzle of glaze on top. Both this shortbread cookie and that lemon cookie are delicious no added sugar cookies that are made with a citrusy accents.

To cut the cookies out the cookie dough you will need a medium sized cookie cutter. You can find a selection of cookie cutters here.

Why we love shortbread cookies.

These tasty shortbread cookies have the perfect combination of bright, tangy, sweet, and crispy.
The citrus flavors from the lemon and lime is perfectly balanced by the rich and creamy butter.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients that are used in this recipe are simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• There is no added sugar in this recipe other than the natural sugar that comes from freshly squeezed lemon juice and lime juice.
• These cookies taste great as is or with the simple no added sugar glaze on top.
• Personalizing these cookies is as easy as sprinkling sugar free sprinkles on top or using orange juice.
• These cookies are great when served with milk, lemonade, tea, or coffee.
• Shortbread cookies are perfect for sharing with others about any time of the year.

Ingredients needed to make lemon lime shortbread cookies.

• Butter. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to your flour. Your butter should be softened to room temperature for optimal blending.
• Zest. Both lemon and lime zest are used.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. For best results, select a powdered sugar alternative that measures like regular powdered sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Lemon and Lime Juice. Freshly squeezed is preferred.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for an nice flavor balance.
• Flour. All purpose flour was used to make my cookies.

For the glaze.

• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.
• Lemon Juice and Lime Juice.
• Vanilla Extract.
• Optional- additional zest can be added on top of the glaze.

Tips for making the best shortbread lemon lime cookies.

Using freshly squeezed lemon zest and lime zest is recommended for the optimal flavor in these cookies. It also is the best way to make sure that you are not added actual sugar to this recipe.

More helpful tips for you.

1. The number of lemon and limes that you will need for the juice and zest can vary depending on the size of the fruit. It should takes about two small limes and one large lemon to get about a tablespoon of zest.
2. For best results, sift your powdered sugar and flour before adding them to the mixing bowl.
3. Using a cookie scoop to scoop out your dough is recommended to make uniform sized cookies. Cookie cutters can also work in this recipe.
4. Refrigerating the cookie dough is essential as the texture of the cookies and the structure is dependant on the butter. For best results, your dough should be refrigerated for at least and hour.
5. This recipe also works with other citrus fruits! I like orange for this recipe too.
6. You can make the cookie dough in advance. The dough should be wrapped and can be refrigerated for up to three days.

How to make Sugar Free Lemon Lime Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chill time .
Bake Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 24 cookies .

1. Butter. In a large mixing bowl, beat together your butter with the zests until creamy (about two and a half minutes).
2. Powdered Sugar Alternative. Scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl and then add the powdered sugar alternative along with the lemon and lime juices and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients until combined.
3. Flour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once again. Set your mixer on low speed and add the flour to the bowl a half cup at a time. Mix until the flour is just combined with the other ingredients.
4. Chill. Lay out two pieces of plastic wrap and the evenly divide the dough between the two pieces of plastic. Form the dough mounds into a disk shape and then tightly wrap the two discs with the plastic. Refrigerate the cookie dough disks for at least and hour.
5. Prep. Preheat your oven to 350⁰ F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
6. Cut. Take the first cookie dough disk out of your refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, and then roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about a quarter of an inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut the cookies out of the dough and then place them onto the first baking sheet about an inch apart from one another. Repeat this process with the remaining cookie dough and baking sheet.
7. Bake. Bake your cookies for 12-14 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown and the cookies are set in the center.
8. Cool. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheets for a minute and then transfer them to a cooling rack to fully cool.
9. Glaze. To make the glaze, simply use a fork or whisk to combine together the glaze ingredients until smooth and lump-free. Then use a small spoon to drizzle or apply the glaze to your cookies.
10. Set. Allow the glaze to fully set before serving or storing your cookies.

Expert Tip 👉 For chilled cookie dough that is difficult to roll out, you can let the dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften up a bit. Spraying your cookie cutter with nonstick or dipping it into flour can help keep the dough from sticking to the cookie cutter.

How to store shortbread cookies.

Once your cookies have fully cooled and the glaze has full set you can store your cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. When properly stored, shortbread cookies should keep for up to five days at room temperature or up to a week when refrigerated.

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• No Added Sugar Trail Mix Cookies
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• Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
• Sugar Free Cool Whip Cookies
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Sugar Free Lemon Lime Shortbread Cookies, a delicious no added sugar recipe for buttery cookies with a hint of citrus.

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