GRAPEFRUIT TEA COOKIES

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My mother originally made these in her culinary arts class in high school in 1975 and they were made with lemon. I love the lemon but I wanted to make these and realized I didn't have any lemons so I used what I did have, grapefruit. They turned out wonderful! I bet they would be good made with oranges too. The glaze is different from your regular iced cookie with the granulated sugar giving a nice texture on top. Yummy!

Provided by J. Brooke

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons grapefruit juice
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup grapefruit juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix 1 1/2 teaspoon of grapefruit juice into milk in a small bowl, and set aside for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mash the butter with 3/4 cup of sugar until creamy and well combined, and beat in the egg and grapefruit zest until thoroughly combined. Beat the milk into the butter mixture about 2 tablespoons at a time, alternating with the flour mixture, until the dough is smooth. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and very lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on racks.
  • Make glaze by mixing 3/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Brush glaze onto cooled cookies; let stand until glaze is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Lia Juish
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These cookies are my new favorite! I can't get enough of them.


Danik Daise 43
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for any occasion.


Mohammad Malook Tagar
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Saqib Ashraf
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nisar Khalid
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These are some of the best cookies I've ever had!


Prince Tanha
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Overall, I was disappointed with these cookies. I wouldn't recommend them.


Tamara Kuneva
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I think these cookies would be better if they were iced or frosted.


Mario Perez
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The cookies didn't spread out very much, so they ended up being more like balls than cookies.


Ifra Fatima
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I found the grapefruit flavor to be a bit overpowering.


Robile Hasan
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste.


Tabish Ali
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again. They're a new favorite!


Jameel Kaleri
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ethan Conroy
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I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Mildred Kelvin
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Ethar Gsmalla
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


Moseeul Rifed
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The cookies turned out perfectly! They're golden brown and have a lovely aroma.


joseph li
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I'm not usually a fan of grapefruit, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Kanchon Mia
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a novice baker can handle them.


Deyanira Solognier
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I love the combination of grapefruit and tea in these cookies. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Cecileyounis50
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They have a unique and refreshing flavor that I've never tasted before.