Lemon Zest and Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies (Christmas / Bredele 2023)

'Tis that time of year to add some extra flavor to your holiday baking! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of lemon zest and cinnamon shortbread cookies, the ideal Christmas bredele delicacy!

Prep Time 10

Bake / Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Equipment

Large Bonmat™

Baking Sheet (L)

Ingredients

▢ 5.29 oz (150 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
▢ 5.29 oz (150 g) sugar
▢ 2 egg yolks
▢ 1 lemon zest (From 1 Lemon)
▢ 8.82 oz (250 g) all-purpose flour
▢ 2 tsp (4 g) ground cinnamon (Original Recipe calls for 1 tsp)
▢ 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) ground all spice
▢ 1.50 oz (43 g) almonds (1 almond per cookie)
▢ 1 egg white (Lightly Beaten | Egg wash)

Instructions

Place your Large Bonmat on the top of your Large Perforated Baking Sheet. Set Aside.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES PREPARATION

In the bowl of your stand mixer, with the paddle attachment on, cream the softened butter with the sugar for 2 minutes on medium low speed. Scrap the bowl down when necessary.
5.29 oz butter, 5.29 oz sugar
Add the egg yolks and lemon zest. Stir on your lowest setting until mostly combined (1 minute) it will curdle, that's normal. IMPORTANT: Do not over mix.
2 egg yolks
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and spices (cinnamon and all spice). Continue to stir on low until just combined.
1 lemon zest, 8.82 oz all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground all spice
Scrap the dough onto your Roul'Pat®, and roll your dough into a large square. I like my cookies 0.40" | 1 cm thick. Cut your cookie dough using your favorite holiday cookie cutter. Use your silicone proof knife to slice your dough lengthwise and of equal width. Then, cut it into triangles.
Transfer your cookie dough onto your Bonmat. Press one almond on top and brush with the lightly beaten egg white.
1.50 oz almonds, 1 egg white

BAKE!

Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Bake for 12 minutes (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cookies from 10 minutes). It is ready when they don't look quite done and barely golden around the edge, the top staying soft.
Once your Lemon Zest and Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies are out of the oven, let them cool down completely on your baking sheet. When ready, slide them onto a serving plate to share or store them in a tin metal box (They stay fresh up to 3 weeks). Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!