Ingredients for High Tea Lemon Cookies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Fresh Lemon Juice
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How to Make High Tea Lemon Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of room temperature unsalted butter and 3 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy. (Use an electric mixer for best results).
- Add 2 tablespoons lemon zest and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon frosting:
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) room temperature unsalted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or drizzle the lemon frosting over the top of each cookie.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
73g
Fat
45g
Carbs
10g
