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.

Mary Kargbo
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Meh.


Emmah Nyamari
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These cookies are amazing! I love the crispy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Caitlin Gennett
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These cookies are a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try using less lemon juice next time.


Nasima Akhter
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Overall, these cookies are a great recipe. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.


Pak Gaming
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.


Rade Dragovic
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a party.


Ann menz
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These cookies are perfect for tea time. They're light and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Nkateko Shongwe
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Alade temitope
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


MJ
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Bobbie Stewart
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of lemon and tea. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Erick Martinez
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Deb Roberts
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're perfectly crispy and have the perfect balance of lemon and tea flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.