Lemon Tea Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Tea Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; Filling; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
Filling
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
3
Gradually add flour.
4
Shape into two 14 inch rolls; reshape each roll into a 14 inch x 1 1/8 inch x 1 1/8 inch block.
5
Wrap each in plastic wrap.
6
Refrigerate overnight.
7
Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
8
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9
Sprinkle half of the cookies with nuts, gently pressing into dough.
10
Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
11
Remove to wire racks to cool.
12
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter, lemon juice and orange peel.
13
Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
14
Tint yellow if desired.
15
Spread about 1 t.
16
on bottom of the plain cookies; place nut topped cookies over filling.

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes), 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Lemon Tea Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Tea Cookies

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