How to Make Lemon Sugar Tea Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a light and refreshing treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea, look no further than these Lemon Sugar Tea Cookies. With just the right balance of sweetness and citrusy tang, these cookies are the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea break. The subtle lemon flavor adds a delightful twist to a classic sugar cookie, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike.

These cookies also have a delicate and crumbly texture that melts in your mouth, leaving behind ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 23 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup, and lemon extract. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Cover dough, and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll chilled dough into walnut sized balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar, and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    73 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 8mg