Lemon Shortbread

You might have noticed that there wasn’t a new post on Tuesday. I had a project planned to share with you but it was a massive fail lol. Then as my husband had to rush off to Nottingham I just ran out of time to put something else up instead. So you just get this delicious lemon shortbread this week but its so good and so easy I’m sure you will forgive me.

lemon shortbread

You might be wondering why my husband had to go to Nottingham. Well on Tuesday my Step Daughter gave birth to a gorgeous little boy named Jaxon Neil Perkins and made us Grandparents! I can’t quite believe that I’m already a Nanny at the age of 30 but I’m so excited to be a part of Jaxon’s life and watch him grow up! 🙂

lemon shortbread

Getting back to the shortbread that is so crumbly and delicious with just the right amount of lemon flavour. I love baking with lemon this time of the year. The colour and the smell just make me think of spring and Easter. If you love lemon as much as I do you will want to have a look at my Lemon Drizzle Layer Cake.

lemon shortbread

Plus this lemon shortbread only uses a few basic baking ingredients that you probably already have and just takes 5 minutes to put together and 30 minutes to bake. The hardest bit is waiting for it to cool so you can eat it! 🙂

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I think this lemon shortbread would be perfect for a little Easter gift or just enjoy it yourself with a cup of tea! Don’t forget to leave me any messages in the comments at the bottom of the page! I love to hear from you. 🙂

Lianne x

Lemon Shortbread

Servings 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 150 g plain flour
  • 100 g slightly salted butter cubed
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • zest of one lemon
  • caster sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 150c/130c fan oven
  2. In a bowl add the flour and butter and rub together to form fine crumbs
  3. Stir in the sugar, lemon extract and lemon zest then work the mixture together until it forms a ball.
  4. Tip out on to a floured work surface and knead a little until the dough is smooth.
  5. On a floured surface roll out the dough into a 18cm round. Pinch the edges to make a fluted pattern and carefully transfer to a baking tray.
  6. Score the dough into 8 slices and prick all over with a fork. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. The shortbread will still be pale.
  7. While it is still warm sprinkle the surface with sugar and cut into 8 slices. Leave it to cool completely on the baking tray before eating.

 

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28 Comments

  1. March 24, 2017 / 2:05 pm

    These look amazing I have to go to the store today anyways so I’m going to pick up the ingredients I don’t have so I can make this!! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try.

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:24 pm

      Thank you! Did you make it? 🙂

  2. March 24, 2017 / 2:22 pm

    OH my this looks yummy! Congrats on the little one 🙂

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:23 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

  3. haleybop
    March 24, 2017 / 2:30 pm

    there is LITERALLY nothing better than shortbread. I’m seriously thinking about doing a blog post on “5 best shortbread recipes” or something. I make a rose-flavored SB and it’s to die for <3

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:23 pm

      That sounds amazing! and thank you 🙂

  4. March 24, 2017 / 2:56 pm

    Shortbread is so delicious. Never thought of adding lemon though! I will definitely keep this in mind

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:23 pm

      Do it! It is sooo good 🙂

  5. March 24, 2017 / 3:16 pm

    This sounds delicious! I love shortbread!! Congrats on the baby! I hope your step daughter is doing well as well!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:22 pm

      My step Daughter is doing great, thank you and I’m really glad you like the recipe 🙂

  6. March 24, 2017 / 3:29 pm

    Aw, yay for new babies in the family!

    This shortbread seriously looks amazing – and it would make a great Easter treat.

    -Lauren

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:22 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m so excited to go and meet him, only two days to wait now 🙂

  7. March 24, 2017 / 5:42 pm

    Mmh, this looks so good! I am pinning this, so I can come back to it! Thanks for the recipe! xxx

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:20 pm

      Thank you for pinning it! 🙂

  8. March 24, 2017 / 5:54 pm

    I am drooling over this right now. I may need to pin it so when want to indulge I can make this!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:17 pm

      ha ha! Thank you 🙂

  9. March 24, 2017 / 8:54 pm

    This looks incredible! And easy to make. Side note: I love the tea cup and saucer! So pretty!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:16 pm

      Thank you, I picked the tea cup up on an antique hunt with a friend.

  10. March 25, 2017 / 12:35 am

    I love lemon & I love shortbread. This looks delicious!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:15 pm

      Thank you 🙂

  11. March 25, 2017 / 3:04 am

    I love shortbread! I’ve never tried making it, though. Can’t wait to give this recipe a go!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:15 pm

      Good luck, it’s a really easy recipe 🙂

  12. Stephanie
    March 25, 2017 / 3:29 pm

    This sounds so delicious! I love anything with lemon and this would be perfect with some tea!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:14 pm

      Me too! thank you 🙂

  13. March 25, 2017 / 7:26 pm

    I need to try this asap! I love shortbread cookies and lemon is one of my absolute favorite flavors…sounds like a match made in heaven!!

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 27, 2017 / 4:14 pm

      Thank you 🙂

  14. March 28, 2017 / 12:56 am

    I love shortbread, and lemon shortbread sounds delicious 🙂

    • Lianne
      Author
      March 29, 2017 / 8:57 am

      it was yummy! Thanks 🙂

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