5 from 57 votes
Lemon Tea Cookies
Lemon Tea Cookies are tender, buttery cookies flavored with fresh lemon juice, zest, and a hint of vanilla. Rolled first in confectioners' sugar after baking, they develop a sweet, delicate crust. Their soft texture and bright lemon profile make them suitable for tea time or dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
48
cookies
Calories:
64 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar plus 2 more cups for rolling
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. On low speed, mix in the egg yolk, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. If the dough is crumbly, use your hands to kneed the dough gently until it comes together and forms a ball. Roll the dough into 1" sized balls and place 1" apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. While the cookies are still warm, roll them in the remaining 2 cups confectioners' sugar and place on a wire baking rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for the clearest lemon flavor.
- Roll cookies in confectioners' sugar while still warm to ensure even coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.