This classic Lemon-Thyme Shortbread is a welcome treat any time of the year.
Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
Makes about 24
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 24 small sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon sanding sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add chopped thyme, lemon zest and juice, and salt, beating to combine. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, beating until a dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter, cut dough, rerolling scraps as necessary. Place on prepared pans. Place a thyme sprig on each cookie, gently pressing into dough; sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake until light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking. Let cool completely on wire racks.
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