Best 7 Crisp Lemon Tea Cookies Recipes

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Lemon tea cookies are a classic treat that combines the refreshing taste of lemon with the comforting warmth of tea. These cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea or a delightful dessert to serve at your next gathering, crisp lemon tea cookies are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON SUGAR TEA COOKIES



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Delightful lemon flavored cookies.

Provided by Tamme

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CRISP LEMON COOKIES



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These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the top is the fantastic finishing touch. -Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4.5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with glass, redipping in sugar as needed., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 11-13 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted vanilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISP LEMON TEA COOKIES



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Almost as much fun to eat as they are to decorate, these lemony cookies are the perfect backdrop for baking bits, sprinkles or glitter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Assorted M&M's miniature baking bits

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape dough into an 8x2-in. roll; wrap in plastic and freeze. , To use frozen cookie dough: Unwrap cookie dough and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in another small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in lemon juice. Frost cookies. Decorate with baking bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON TEA COOKIES



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Homemade lemon cookies with a tangy filling tug at tastebuds to have just one more.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour until dough forms. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Press thumb into center of each ball to make indentation.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat all filling ingredients over low heat about 25 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Fill each thumbprint with rounded 1/4 measuring teaspoon filling. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon powdered sugar over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CRISP COOKIES



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I received this cookie in a cookie swap this year. These were my favorites of the bunch! I haven't tried these yet, but I think that I will refrigerate the dough and make them into balls. Just to get a more "perfect" looking cookie.

Provided by graciethebaker

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour
colored crystal sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg, lemon zest, juice, vanilla and beat again.
  • In Separate bowl, Sift together Baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet in two batches, until just blended.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Sprinkle with colored sugar.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute then move to a cooling rack.

CRISP LEMON CAKE MIX COOKIES



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These super easy lemon cake mix cookies will become your go-to recipe when you want to satisfy your craving for a bit of lemon flavor.

Provided by EAForsythe

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Blend cake mix, cereal, melted butter, and egg together in a bowl.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 9 to 12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before transferring from the cookie sheet to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 95.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CRISP LITTLE LEMON COOKIES



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I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Parish Pickens From Lakeshore United Methodist. The recipe was submitted by Arlene Johnston.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 3-4 dozen, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 ounces lemon cake mix with pudding
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, margarine, and egg; blend well. Fold in cereal.
  • Form 1-inch balls, pressing firmly onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown around edges.
  • Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Grate the lemon zest finely so that it evenly distributes throughout the cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

These crisp lemon tea cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. The lemon zest and tea leaves give them a unique and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a tasty snack or dessert, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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