Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies

4.36 from 118 votes

The sweetest Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies. Lightly sweetened, buttery shortbread cookies hinted with lemon and vanilla, and finished generously with a sweet lemony glaze. These are easy, fun, so pretty, and so very delicious!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Calories: 1079kcal

Author: Tieghan Gerard

Ingredients

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried rose petals, finely crushed (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Lemon Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Meyer (or regular) lemon juice
1-2 drops blood orange juice (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, lemon zest, dried roses, if using, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the flour and beat until combined, and the dough forms a ball.
2. Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of lightly floured parchment to 1/4 inch thickness. Make sure you're using enough flour or your dough will stick. Cut out the cookies using a heart shaped cookie cutter or your favorite shape. Carefully transfer the cookies to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the freezer, freeze until firm, about 10-20 minutes. Roll out the leftover scraps, and repeat with the dough.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cookies on the middle rack of the oven for 12-14 minutes or until just lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
4. To make the glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth and drizzly. If needed, thin the glaze by adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until drizzly. Stir 1-2 drops blood orange juice if a pink color is desired.
5. Dip the tops of cookies into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Transfer to a wire rack and decorate as desired with fresh roses. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 1079kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g