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Lemon High Tea Cookies


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: approximately 1 hour
  • Yield: ~30 cookies

Description

Soft, buttery, melt‑in‑your‑mouth cookies bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with a delicate lemon glaze—perfect for afternoon tea or a sunny snack.


Ingredients

1¼ cups all‑purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ tsp salt

½ cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, room temperature

½ cup powdered sugar

Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 Tbsp)

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

Zest of 1 lemon

23 Tbsp fresh lemon juice


Instructions

Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside.

In mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

Mix in lemon zest, then slowly add lemon juice while mixing.

Gradually add flour mixture on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape bowl; cover and refrigerate dough for 30–60 minutes.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls, roll and place on parchment‑lined baking sheet. Press gently to flatten tops. Chill entire sheet in fridge or freezer while oven heats.

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes, until edges turn golden. Let cool briefly on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Meanwhile, whisk glaze ingredients; add more lemon juice if needed to reach drizzling consistency.

Dip cooled cookies into glaze, then return to rack to allow glaze to set before storing.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert