July 16, 2022
Refreshing Lemon Lime Tea Cookies
Refreshing Lemon Lime Tea Cookies
Rated 2.7 stars by 11 users
Category
Desserts
Servings
4
Cook Time
45 minutes
Soft, light, buttery cookies with a burst of citrus flavor. Perfect to be served with a cup of warm and comforting tea.
Author:Robin Marie Metko
Ingredients
- For the cookies:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup confectioner's powdered sugar
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6 packets True Lemon
- 3 tablespoons water
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup confectioner's powdered sugar
-
1 packet True Lemon
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2 packets True Lime
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
- For the cookies:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and cornstarch, mix and set aside.
- In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour-cornstarch mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, blending until smooth.
- Add water and True Lemon and blend to a smooth consistency.
- Divide dough in half and shape into two rolls on wax paper. Wrap tightly in wax paper and chill three hours.
- Slice dough into 1/4-inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until cookies are set (cookies will not brown).
- Remove from cookie sheet and let cool completely on baking rack.
- For the glaze (optional):
- When cookies have cooled, whisk sugar with water, True Lemon, and True Lime.
- Slowly add milk and whisk for drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle cookies lightly with glaze. Allow glaze to set 45 minutes. Enjoy!