This recipe for Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies features two of my favorite things.
I am a fan of both lemon anything and shortbread cookies.
Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies
This delicious shortbread cookie is taken up a notch thanks to the great taste of lemon.
Make your lemon shortbread cookies even better by topping them with a dusting of my Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.
Really, shortbread is known for its buttery taste.
That buttery taste is enhanced by the crunch that the cookie makes in your mouth when you bite into it.
It is no wonder why shortbread is a holiday season favorite!
There is a reason why shortbread is called shortbread.
That reason has nothing to do with bread or being short (I am not offended).
What makes shortbread what it is would be the butter that is added to it.
Shortbread got its name because of the texture that is created thanks to the butter that is in it.
I should also mention that there is no leavening agent or eggs added to shortbread. Also, it is essential that you use real butter in your shortbread in order to make this recipe work.
You probably know the taste of traditional shortbread.
I already mentioned that the taste of shortbread is really a buttery one. But, in this particular cookie both the lemon and the combination of sugar alternatives also add to the great taste.
This cookie will have more of a subtle lemon taste.
After all, we still want to enjoy the buttery taste right? So, we will use a lemon zest to get us that reminder of lemon.
Here are some tips for making your shortbread cookies.
I already mentioned that using real butter is essential to this recipe.
Also, dusting your finished cookie with Sugar Free Powdered Sugar will make them look and taste yummy!
Here are some more great tips.
- This cookie works well when rolled out and cookie cutters (such as these ) are used to make shapes.
- Another great way to top these cookies is with a sugar free glaze on top such as this one.
- This cookie batter can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for two to three days. I suggest maybe rolling it out first to get it perfect for cookie cutters.
This cookie works great for special occasions as well as for simply snacking on.
I like to make shortbread cookies for the holiday season. However, this is also a great cookie to bake for Valentines day (using heart shaped cutters)as well.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies
As mentioned, in this recipe for shortbread cookies we will use a lemon zest to get us that reminder of lemon. I also mentioned that you can top these cookies is with a sugar free glaze on top such as this one. or my Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.
This cookie works well when rolled out and cookie cutters (such as these ) are used to make shapes.
But, this is also a great cookie to bake for Valentines day (using heart shaped cutters)as well.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies
- Butter- 2 sticks + 1 tablespoon (1 cup + 1 tablespoon or 33 tablespoons ) softened to room temperature.
- Sugar Alternative- ¾ cup.
Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. -
All Purpose Flour- 2 cups.You can try this idea, although I have not tried it. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour. - Lemon Zest- 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon
How to make Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter with the sugar alternative. Then add the flour, lemon zest, and the vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Once the batter has been mixed you can divide it in half. Wrap each dough half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
- When you are ready to make your cookies remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 300 and prep your cookie sheets with
Parchment Paper . Also, we are going to roll out each of the cookie dough halves to cut into shapes. A great way to do this is to place a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface with one of the dough halves on top. Then place another sheet of wax paper over that. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough (¼-1/2") between the two sheets of wax paper. - Bake the lemon shortbread cookies for 18-20 minutes or until they begin to brown on the edges. Allow the cookies to cool and top them as desired.
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Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 33 tbsp Butter -softened to room temperature, 1 cup + 1 tablespoon
- ¾ cup Splenda
- 2 cups Flour - see post for alternatives
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter with the sugar alternative. Then add the flour, lemon zest, and the vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Once the batter has been mixed you can divide it in half. Wrap each dough half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
- When you are ready to make your cookies remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 300 and prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper. Also, we are going to roll out each of the cookie dough halves to cut into shapes Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough (¼-1/2"). You can do this between the two sheets of wax paper if desired.
- Bake the lemon shortbread cookies for 18-20 minutes or until they begin to brown on the edges. Allow the cookies to cool and top them as desired.
Recipe Notes
But, this is also a great cookie to bake for Valentines day (using heart shaped cutters)as well. *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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