In this recipe from Michelle Obama, lemon and orange zest add a refreshing brightness to buttery shortbread cookies.

Quick Info

⏱️ 55 min • 🍽️ 25 servings

Nutrition

104 cal • 2g protein • 21g carbs

Tags

[North American] • [Easy] • [Desserts] • [Snacks] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Low-Calorie] • [Low-Sugar]

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons caster sugar, divided
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons amaretto
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3 cups cake flour
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg white, beaten

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C). Grease …
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter…
3. Add the amaretto, lemon zest, and orange z…

…and 5 more steps

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Recipe by: Tikeyah Whittle • From: Tasty