High Tea Lemon Cookies
Bring a touch of elegance to your tea time with these tantalizing High Tea Lemon Cookies, the perfect balance of buttery richness and zesty freshness. Made with real lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are delicately flavored and wonderfully soft, thanks to a blend of cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make a delightful addition to any tea spread or treat for a sunny afternoon. Dust them with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish, and serve alongside your favorite tea blend for a true high tea experience. These lemon cookies are a must-try for fans of citrus desserts, offering a refreshing twist to your cookie collection.
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Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 180 grams All-purpose flour
- 20 grams Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to create a flat, even surface.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar, if desired, for an extra touch of sweetness.
Step 10
Serve these lemon cookies as part of your high tea spread alongside a steaming pot of tea or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 473 grams (473.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2064 |
| Total Fat 95.10g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat 59.30g | 297% |
| Cholesterol 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium 611mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 288.60g | 105% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.90g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 131.10g | |
| Protein 19.80g | 40% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 61mg | 5% |
| Iron 9mg | 47% |
| Potassium 254mg | 5% |
Source of Calories