Lemon juice adds bright, fresh flavor to these decadent buttery lemon shortbread cookies. The salted chocolate drizzle takes each bite to the next level.
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There is something so pure and magical about shortbread cookies. Buttery, dense, slightly nutty and just the right amount of salt – they are perfect for dipping into coffee. They also happen to be my mother’s favorite cookie which is why I loved making these recently.
Don’t worry, this recipe is 100% fool-proof. Let’s be real, if I’m baking you can be sure it’s an easy recipe. Traditional shortbread is always a hit but I couldn’t resist adding a bit of bright flavor from fresh lemon zest. And since I don’t believe in desserts made without chocolate, I had to add a little chocolate and sea salt drizzle on top. You can thank me later.
No forks required this time.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle
Ingredients
Lemon Shortbread
- 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
Salted Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- kosher salt (for sprinkling (optional))
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking sheet; set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour 1/2 cup at a time until mixture starts to form a ball.
- Remove dough from the mixer and gently press into prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers to gently spread the dough throughout most of the pan leaving it about 1 inch thick.
- Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- While shortbread is cooling, place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted, 2-3 minutes, stirring every 45 seconds.
- Once shortbread is completely cooled, slice into strips using a sharp knife or a pizza wheel.
- Place shortbread on a large piece of parchment paper and slowly drizzle the melted chocolate on top using a large spoon. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
- Let cool 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Totally worth busting out the butter! I love shortbread and chocolate is a MUST.
I’m so glad you agree with me on that!
I love when you post dessert:-) Lemon and shortbread are always a win… but that chocolate salted drizzle has me completely.
Aren’t you proud of me?!?! ;-)
You’ve just combined two of my favorite things – lemon and chocolate. Oh, and butter too. Yum!!!!
That’s my mom’s favorite too!!
What are the measurements of your large baking sheet, Liz? 10 x 15 or 11 x 17? Assume you mean the type of pan you use for cake rolls, with sides? Thanks!
11 x 17 and yes the one with sides for cake rolls! :)
Thanks, Liz! Appreciate the fast reply.
My pleasure!
I am drooling over here Liz! These shortbread cookies looks SOOOO yummy! I love seeing all these posts around the web for Stephanie’s baby-I just recently started following her blog and love it! I of course looooove that you’ve added lemon, what a creative idea, can’t wait to try making these little beauties!
Isn’t it amazing? Stephanie is so incredibly talented and super sweet in person!!
I agree — shortbread is pure magic. There’s nothing like a really good shortbread cookie, all buttery and dense. Adding lemon and chocolate really takes the cake for me! Happy shower to day to Stephanie — I <3 her!
Why is it so freaking delicious?!?!
These look amazing, I had to stop by when I saw them on google! I always love the combination of lemon and chocolate. Pinning these for later!
Oh thank you so much!!!
Buttery shortbread is always a win! My husband absolutely loves citrus and chocolate together, these look like the perfect treat.
My mom is obsessed with lemon and chocolate – I couldn’t resist!
Special occasions call for ALL THE BUTTER. And this is definitely a special occasion! Love this buttery shortbread bars with the fresh lemony twist!!
EXACTLY!! ALL OF THE BUTTER!
Holy deliciousness!! Love this recipe!
Thank you friend!
This is completely amazing!
Thanks Gaby!! Can we swap for some guac?
Aww, yay! How fun for Steph!! These lemon shortbread bars are gorgeous, Liz. Perfect for showering the mama-to-be… and baking for my own baby belly to enjoy! Hehe. Can’t wait to try them!
Please make these and eat them!!! Have 10 for me!
Why oh why is this shower not happening in real life so I can a) devour the entire batch of these shortbread cookies (OK OK, I’ll share… like two of them) and b) give you a big ol’ bear hug? Thank you SO much for this sweet surprise, friend!
Oh my goodness I wish it was a real party!!!! So happy for you my friend! I hope you had a great shower!!
What a great flavor combo for shortbread!
Thank you Jessica!!
Lemon AND salted chocolate drizzle? Whoa, I need these! And, I love,love,love the color of your KitchenAid Mixer :) xoxo
I just couldn’t help myself!! :)
I’m totally going to hover around your shortbread and take sneaky bites while no one’s looking ;) LOVE the chocolate drizzle. So happy to be joining you and the other girls for Steph’s baby shower today! xoxo
hahah I wish this was a real party so I could watch you do that!!
Love that you used some buttah!!! I’ll take a dozen of these shortbreads, please?
Aren’t you proud of me?? 4 sticks!!
This shortbread looks MOUTH watering!!
I couldn’t stop eating them!
I wish I had a few of these bars to snack on today! And a big congrats to Stephanie! She is so sweet, love her!
I wish I could give you some!
Noooothing better than shortbread cookies! Loving this flavor combo!!
Why is butter so delicious??!?! xo