These cute little Lemon High Tea Cookies are buttery, packed with lemon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
I’ve seen variations of this recipe called Lemon Meltaways, or Snowballs, so you may have enjoyed a version of this cookie before!
I first enjoyed a version of this recipe years ago and they were called High Tea Cookies, so I stuck with that. Also, the delicate texture of these cookies lends itself so perfectly to be enjoyed with tea, so I think the title is just right.
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I was inspired to share this recipe after my recent Mexican Riviera Cruise with Princess Cruises.
One of my favorite daily treats on Princess Cruises is their afternoon tea. What a luxury it is to enjoy cute little sandwiches, treats and tea in the middle of the afternoon!
So while I’m home dreaming of my next cruise, I can enjoy these little tea party treats anytime!
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How To Make Lemon Tea Cookies
Lemon High Tea Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons Challenge unsalted butter 1/2 cup or 1 stick, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch and salt, then set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Add lemon zest, then, while mixing, slowly add lemon juice.
- While mixing (on low), slowly add flour mixture and blend until all of the flour is fully incorporated.
- Stop mixing and scrape down the sides of the bowl, then cover and refrigerate dough 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- When the dough has chilled, use a 1 tablespoon sized scoop to scoop out dough, then roll dough into balls and place on a parchment paper lined, or Silpat lined baking sheet. Press down on the dough balls just a bit to flatten the tops. Place entire baking sheet (with cookie balls) in the fridge or freezer while the oven heats up.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350°F. for 11-13 minutes, or just until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Cool just a bit on the baking sheet, then move cookies to a wire cooling rack.
- When cookies have been baked and cooled, make glaze.
- To make glaze, simply whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Add a bit more lemon juice as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Dip cooled cookies into glaze, then return to wire cooling rack (with a baking sheet below to catch excess glaze) and allow glaze to set up before storing cookies.
Notes
Nutrition
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Can the cornstarch be replaced with something else? If so what?
The cornstarch is a key ingredient in this recipe. If you don’t have it, or don’t care to use it, I would recommend choosing a different recipe from my site. I do have several other lemon recipes. Happy baking!
If I bake these how long will they keep fresh? I need to bake them on a Thursday for a party on Saturday. Thanks!
How many does this recipe make?
Hi Denise, The recipe makes about 30 smallish cookies. They are really delicious, I hope you give this recipe a try!
Can these be frozen or how long can they store before party
Do these cookies freeze well?
These. Are. Amazing!!!
What kind of flour did you use, all-purpose, self-rising or cake flour. It would be really helpful if you would specify this. Thanks.
Hi Margie, In the U.S. any recipe that calls for “flour” refers to “all purpose flour”. If the recipe requires anything different it will be listed. Happy baking!