Pistachio Lemon Butter Shortbreads
These elegant shortbreads combine the nutty crunch of pistachios with bright lemon flavor in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Perfect for tea time or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: British/American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the salt, flour, chopped pistachios, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
- Press the dough into an 8-inch square pan lined with parchment.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For best results, use fresh lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/pistachio-lemon-shortbread-recipe/