Best 7 Lemon Thyme And Walnut Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite Lemon Thyme and Walnut Cookies, a culinary symphony that tantalizes your taste buds. These cookies are a perfect blend of zesty lemon, aromatic thyme, and crunchy walnuts, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Each bite is a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy, with a delightful crunch from the walnuts that adds a textural dimension. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our detailed recipe guide will guide you through every step, ensuring success in your baking endeavors. Along with the Lemon Thyme and Walnut Cookies, discover other delectable recipes in this article, including scrumptious Lemon Blueberry Muffins, zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies, and tantalizing Lemon Cream Cheese Bars. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide a unique flavor experience, promising to satisfy your sweet cravings and create lasting memories in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, large egg, McCormick® vanilla extract, lemon, lemon, all purpose flour, kosher salt, McCormick® Dried Thyme Leaves, powdered sugar, milk, lemon

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Desserts

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon McCormick® Dried Thyme Leaves
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 lemon, for zesting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg, McCormick® Vanilla Extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until fully combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the flour, salt, and McCormick® Dried Thyme Leaves, and mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
  • Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper and use the parchment to roll the dough into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the log crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds. Place the dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  • Dip the tops of the cookies in the icing or spread the icing over the cookies, then return to the wire rack. Zest the lemon lightly over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 11 grams

LEMON, THYME AND WALNUT COOKIES



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We coated refrigerated sugar cookie dough with thyme, lemon and chopped walnuts-they're a great complement for your next cheese platter.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In small bowl, mix thyme, lemon peel and walnuts; sprinkle on cutting board. Roll cookie dough over mixture until coated. Cut cookie dough into 24 (1/2-inch) slices, using sharp knife.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LEMON THYME ICEBOX COOKIES



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I found this recipe at my grandmother's house, and I made it as soon as I got home. The lovely melt-in-your-mouth butter cookie is very unique. It's almost savory because of the thyme, which pairs well with the lemon. -Catherine Adams, Westwego, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar, thyme and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Roughly shape dough into a 12-in. roll along the edge of a 12x12-in. sheet of waxed paper. Tightly roll waxed paper over dough, using paper to mold the dough into a smooth roll. Place the wrapped roll in an airtight container; refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THYME-WALNUT SANDIES



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The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cookies     Walnut     Nut     Thyme     Bake

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the cookies:
2/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the icing:
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cookies:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Pulse walnuts and whole wheat flour in a food processor until finely ground. Add all-purpose flour and salt and pulse to combine.
  • Using your fingers, work thyme into granulated sugar in a small bowl until mixture starts to look moist and clump together. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat thyme sugar, butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Use a rubber spatula to mix in any remaining dry spots or flour at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Transfer dough to a sheet of parchment paper and form into a 12" log. Firmly roll up log in parchment paper, then wrap tightly in plastic. Chill on a flat surface until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Slice off both ends of log to make neat edges, then remove plastic and parchment. Slice dough into 1/4"-thick rounds and place on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, spacing about 1" apart. Bake, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until edges of cookies are light golden but centers are still pale, 10-15 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.
  • Make the icing and assemble:
  • Whisk powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cream, coconut oil, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  • Using a spoon or small offset spatula, spread about 1 tsp. icing over each cooled cookie (you will have some icing left over). Let cookies sit until icing is set, at least 45 minutes.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month. Cookies can be frosted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL COOKIES



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons milk
1 large lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
  • Put the flour, sugar, baking soda, pepper, and thyme into a bowl and whisk together to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and zest. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until you form a nice smooth dough.
  • Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies about 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are browned around the edges. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Shortbread cookies are super easy to make. They come together with a few simple ingredients. For these Lemon Thyme Shortbread cookies, we use a mix of bright, sunshiny bursts of lemon flavor coupled with the subtle earthiness of seasonal thyme

Provided by Kimberlee Ho

Categories     All Recipes     Dessert     Snacks

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest (zest of 1 large lemon)
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 large lemon)

Steps:

  • In a mason jar or bowl with a tight fitting lid, mix together the granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing together between your fingers to release the oils. Cover tightly and set aside
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, salt and lemon juice until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose and cake flours. With the mixer on low, mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl in between each addition. Add the thyme and lemon zest and stir just until combined. Roll out the dough to a ¼- ½-inch-thick rectangle. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Flour a clean work surface and place cookie dough on top. Cut the refrigerated dough into 2-inch rounds (dip the cookie cutter in flour if the dough is sticking to it) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart (cookies will not spread much)
  • Bake the cookies until just golden at the edges, about 15-17 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with lemon sugar. Let cool completely before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON THYME COOKIES



Lemon Thyme Cookies image

Another reason, if you need one, to grown herbs.. These are so delightful, with just a hint of lemon thyme

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dried lemon thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Sift together the dry ingredients.
  • Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition.
  • Stir in the crumbled lemon thyme.
  • Form into a ball, place in a zip lock type plastic bag and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Roll into 1" balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten slightly.
  • Bake in a 350* oven for 10 minutes. Watch closely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020.8, Fat 49.3, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 654.6, Carbohydrate 135.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 75.4, Protein 11.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor. Store-bought lemon zest may be bitter.
  • If you don't have thyme, you can substitute another herb, such as rosemary or sage.
  • To make the cookies even more lemony, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the dough.
  • If you want a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cookies. They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.

Conclusion:

These lemon thyme and walnut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. The bright lemon flavor is perfectly complemented by the nutty walnuts and the fragrant thyme. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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