Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• Zest of 2 lemons
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 2 cups all‑purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Cream butter with granulated and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla and citrus zests; mix well.
4. Gradually add flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Shape dough into small balls or roll into a log and slice into rounds.
6. Place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar when cooled.