For some people a good pie is their ultimate treat, for others the classic chocolate chip cookie reigns supreme. But, there’s another camp for whom shortbread is the holy grail of all desserts, which is where these lemon shorties come in.

You can have them with tea, after dinner, or anytime you want a rich and zingy snack. The addition of a citrusy glaze is topped off perfectly with a little sprinkling of fresh lemon zest. They ate guaranteed to bring a little sunshine to anyone who eats them.

This recipe starts like many other shortbread recipes, but has a bit more moisture in the dough thanks to a touch of fresh lemon juice in the mix. This adds a lot of flavor and it means that the cookies aren’t as brittle as some other shortbreads- not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Once the dough has been chilled you can can roll the dough out and use a cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Or you can make little balls with your hands and then flatten them with the bottom of a flat glass or bowl. Either method will result in truly delicious cookies!

Once these come out of the oven the glaze for these cookies is incredibly easy. Simply mix together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and a little milk. Drizzle this over each cookie and then before the glaze sets sprinkle on some fresh lemon zest for that extra special touch.

As a dessert or a snack these cookies are bursting with citrus flavor that will make them a welcome addition to any table or gathering.