Lemon Verbena Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery shortbread cookies delicately infused with fresh lemon verbena for a fragrant, citrusy finish. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 24 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon verbena leaves, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Mix on low speed until combined.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing on low until the dough just comes together and is soft but not sticky.
  4. Step 4: Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Bake at 325°F for 18-20 minutes until edges are just turning golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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