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

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'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 minutes
Bake Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Christmas Cookies - Bredele
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 50

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
 

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 squareI 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!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Zest and Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies (Christmas / Bredele 2023)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 14mg0%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 84IU2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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