## Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe (Continental Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Continental Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 25 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Total time:** 60 minutes
**Cuisine:** Continental
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe:
* 1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida)
* 1/4 cup Sugar
* 1/2 cup Butter
* 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
* 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
* 1 teaspoon Orange Zest (Rind)
* 1 pinch Kosher salt
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe:
1. To start preparing Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe, cream together the butter and sugar, saving 2 teaspoons for later use, and form a fluffy mix.
2. Mix the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder and kosher salt, add in the creamed sugar and butter to it.
3. Knead to form a crumbly dough and let it refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
4. After 20 minutes, knead the dough along with orange zest, lemon zest and sugar, roll out the dough and using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes of your choice.
5. Bake in an Oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a greased baking sheet for 8-10 minutes rotating the baking tray halfway in between if needed, for even cooking.
6. Serve Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe with tea or milk during teatime, pair it up with Iced Tea Recipe and Corn and Paneer Baked Samosa Recipe or just binge whenever you are hungry.
### Tips for the Best Shortbread Cookies With Citrus Zest Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Preheating your oven properly is crucial for even baking results.
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