{"id":8188,"date":"2023-01-11T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:30:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:30:09","slug":"lemon-shortbread-cookies-grain-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/lemon-shortbread-cookies-grain-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Shortbread Cookies (grain-free)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grain-free Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a light, lemon-filled treat<\/strong>. They’re made with only 6 simple ingredients, and are chilled, sliced and baked<\/strong> to crisp perfection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love slice and bake cookies.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know why. Maybe my organizational brain just likes the way they all look so similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do know that these grain-free Lemon Shortbread Cookies are slice and bake, quick and easy<\/strong> to make, and totally worth the hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re crisp, just like any good shortbread cookie <\/strong>should be. And, filled with a light lemon flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They do require two hours of chill time (at least). Which makes them a great cookie dough to make ahead of time<\/strong>, then slice and bake right before you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They make a great Spring or Summer healthier treat<\/strong>, and are delicious alongside a cup of hot tea (I highly recommend lemon ginger tea or breakfast tea).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moral of the story: You’ve gotta make these Lemon Shortbread Cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s talk all things shortbread cookies…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, be sure to use softened butter.<\/strong> If your butter is melted, the cookie dough won’t hold together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you can use white sugar or coconut sugar if you’d prefer. <\/strong>These are a healthier treat, but I do think white sugar gives them the best flavor overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a nice lemon flavor, the zest of two lemons is required<\/strong>. No lemon juice is needed in this recipe (but save those lemons to make something else, like maybe some lemonade!). So, make sure you have a good zester<\/a> prior to making this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One egg white helps provide the best texture<\/strong> for these Lemon Shortbread Cookies. It helps the dough stick together better, but still gives that crisp shortbread texture. Again, save your yolk and use it in something else (like a quiche<\/a>, scrambled eggs, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And lastly, almond flour makes these cookies both grain-free and gluten-free. I like to buy mine online<\/a> in bulk off Amazon. That way, I can get an even better deal than buying it in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Want to see extra pictures about how to make this cookie dough?<\/strong> Check out my Shortbread Cookie post.<\/a> You’ll see exactly the way your cookie log should look, but with chocolate chips inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the best way to decorate these cookies?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I recommend rolling the cookie dough log (prior to slicing) in a little sugar. It’s not necessary, but it gives the edges a pretty sparkle and gives a little extra flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can leave the cookies plain. Sometimes simplicity is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, you can drizzle\/dip the cookies in some melted white chocolate after they’ve baked and cooled. A few yellow sprinkles on top would make these an extra fun Spring or Summer treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, you can dip the tops or drizzle a light lemon glaze over them, just like my gluten-free Lemon Lavender cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These Lemon Shortbread Cookies are grain-free, 6 ingredients, slice and bake, and filled with lemon flavor<\/strong>… it doesn’t get much better than that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you make them, let me know what you think.<\/strong> Leave a comment and rating, below. I love to hear feedback from ya’ll!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love all things lemon,<\/strong> you might want to check out my gluten-free Lemon Blueberry Muffins<\/a>, Lemon Donuts<\/a>, Lemon Cookies<\/a>, and healthier Lemon Cheesecake Bars<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies (grain-free)<\/div>\n\t\t
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Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t
10<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cook Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
18<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Chill Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
2<\/span> hrs<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Total Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
2<\/span> hrs<\/span> 28<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 15<\/span> cookies<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalories<\/span>: 140<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Chelsea Green<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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