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; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well.
2
Shape into two 14-in. rolls; reshape each roll into a 14x1-1/8x1-1/8-in. block. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Sprinkle half the cookies with nuts, gently pressing into dough.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6
In a small bowl, cream the butter, lemon juice and orange zest until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint yellow if desired. Spread about 1 teaspoon on bottoms of the plain cookies; place nut-topped cookies over filling.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 large egg yolk, room temperature, 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.

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