Summertime Tea Cookies
Delightfully light and buttery, these Summertime Tea Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for sunny afternoons. Infused with the bright, zesty flavor of freshly grated lemon and a hint of vanilla, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies strike a beautiful balance between richness and refreshing citrus. Made with a simple combination of pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch, these cookies boast a tender, crumbly texture that pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of tea or chilled lemonade. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they look as elegant as they taste. Ready in just over 30 minutes and yielding 24 perfectly portioned cookies, this recipe is ideal for easy entertaining or to satisfy a quick baking craving. Treat yourself to a taste of summer with these irresistible lemon tea cookies!
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 270 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Scoop out tablespoons of the dough and roll them into small balls. Place each ball about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7
Gently flatten the balls with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to form small discs.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar using a fine sieve. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (413.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2347.0 |
| Total Fat 193.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 113.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 500.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1212.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 180.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 180.5g | |
| Protein 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 49.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 57.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories