Lemon Tea Cookies
Brighten up your tea time with these delightful Lemon Tea Cookies—light, buttery treats infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Featuring a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the perfect blend of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, these cookies strike a delicate balance between sweetness and citrusy tang. Dusted with a whisper of powdered sugar, they make the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of tea or coffee. With just 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of bake time, this quick and simple recipe yields 24 cookies that are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a quiet moment, these lemon-infused cookies are an irresistible blend of flavor and elegance that will charm any dessert lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined and fragrant.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a flat glass or your palm (dusted with flour if needed), gently flatten each ball to form a cookie shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative and flavorful finish.
Serve the cookies with your favorite tea and enjoy their bright, citrusy flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.2 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.4 g | 427% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1070 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.8 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
