LEMON TEA COOKIES
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family since the 1950s, when my mother got it from a French friend in her club. —Phyllis Dietz, Westland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 14-in. roll; reshape each roll into a 14x1-1/8x1-1/8-in. block. Wrap and refrigerate overnight. , Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle half the cookies with nuts, gently pressing into dough. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, cream the butter, lemon juice and orange zest until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint yellow if desired. Spread about 1 teaspoon filling on bottoms of the plain cookies; place nut-topped cookies over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Livoni Tupou
[email protected]These cookies were a great success! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the texture was soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these cookies again.
7H BENDER YT
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the texture was good. I might try making them again with less sugar next time.
crazy xyz
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the texture was soft and fluffy. I loved the addition of the tea leaves, which gave the cookies a unique flavor. I will definitely be making these cookies again.
Jerry Foster
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the soft and chewy texture. I will definitely be making these cookies again.
Dalal Sindi
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! The lemon flavor was so refreshing and the texture was perfect. I loved the addition of the tea leaves, which gave the cookies a unique flavor. I will definitely be making these cookies again and again.
Toamsworld Tv
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my liking. I think I might have overbaked them. The lemon flavor was good, but I think I would have preferred a stronger tea flavor. Overall, they were still enjoyable, but I would make some adjustments next time.
Tahir Tanoli
[email protected]I love lemon-flavored desserts, so I was excited to try this recipe. The cookies turned out great! They were soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of lemon and sweetness. I will definitely be making these cookies again.
Kenzie Gang
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The lemon flavor was nice and strong, and the texture was perfect. I might try making them again with less sugar next time.
Too Fresh
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the delicate texture. I also appreciated how easy the recipe was to follow. I will definitely be making these cookies again for future events.
Vini_jr Football
[email protected]These cookies were a delightful treat! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sugar, and the texture was soft and chewy. I loved the addition of the tea leaves, which gave the cookies a unique and sophisticated flavor. Over