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Lemon Vanilla Tea Cookies Recipe

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3.9 from 12 reviews

Delightfully light and flavorful Lemon Vanilla Tea Cookies, combining zesty lemon and sweet vanilla in a tender, buttery dough. Perfectly baked to a soft, golden finish and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are ideal for tea time or any sweet craving.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 18-20 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3⅓ ounces cold, cubed butter (⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Extras

  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl or food processor, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt to combine evenly.
  2. Add wet ingredients and form dough: Add the cold, cubed butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the dry mixture. Pulse in the food processor or mix by hand with a flat beater until the dough is almost formed. Adjust the dough by adding more flour if too wet or more milk if too dry.
  3. Knead and chill dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead until it forms a soft, compact, non-sticky ball. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
  4. Pre-shape and chill: Form the chilled dough into golf ball-sized balls (slightly larger if preferred). Place them on one or two parchment-lined baking sheets spaced about 1-1½ inches apart. Chill the balls in the refrigerator while the oven preheats, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for approximately 15 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Cool and finish: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, dust the cookies lightly with powdered or icing sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • If dough is sticky, chill longer or lightly dust hands with flour to handle.
  • If dough is too dry, add a small amount of milk to achieve the right consistency.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Cookie
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/lemon-vanilla-tea-cookies-recipe/