Lemon Teacakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Teacakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups butter, cool room temperature (3 cubes); 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 1 finely grated large lemon, zest of; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon lemon oil (or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract); 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, sifted; 14 ounce unsweetened lemon kool-aid

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups butter, cool room temperature (3 cubes)
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 finely grated large lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon lemon oil (or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract)
2 cups sifted powdered sugar, sifted
14 ounce unsweetened lemon kool-aid

1
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
2
Reserve.
3
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, thoroughly cream the butter and powdered sugar.
4
Blend in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon oil.
5
Add the flour mixture and mix into the dough until it is just evenly distributed.
6
Using your hands, form rounded teaspoons of dough into smooth balls, about 1-inch in diameter and layer into a large clean bowl.
7
(A one-tablespoon commercial scoop can also be used to portion the dough.
8
To get the correct amount of dough, scrape the dough level with the upper edge of the scoop.
9
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10
Cover and chill the cookie balls for at least 1 hour (longer is even better).
11
Set the cookie balls 1/2-inch apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
12
Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes, or until set but only very lightly browned around the edges and on the bottom.
13
Remove the cookies from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool.
14
While still warm, but not too hot to the touch, roll each cookie in the powdered sugar and Kool-Aid mixture.
15
Set back on the wire rack to cool completely.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cups butter, cool room temperature (3 cubes), and more.

Yes, Lemon Teacakes 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 Teacakes

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