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Why I Love This Lemon Rosemary Tea Cookie Recipe
I always have so many cookies I want to bake – sweet little confections that are the perfect comfort food. I love keeping cookies on hand for unexpected guests who stop by, to give as a gift when invited over to a friend’s home, or for a light treat with my coffee and tea. To share with you all these wonderful recipes, we’re introducing the Cookie of the Month. Look forward to new and exciting recipes each month that will follow the seasons and will hopefully expand your cookie recipe book!
After the holidays, January lends itself to lighter treats. I’m usually ready for something a little more savory and not so sweet. These tea cookies are the perfect fix, not too sweet. And with a surprisingly delicious rosemary and lemon twist, they seem to hit the spot for bright and cheery flavors – exactly what cold January days need. Light, buttery, and full of flavor, these are going to be a must on your baking list.
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Serving & Storage
To serve – Serve at room temperature, ideally alongside hot tea or coffee. A light dusting of powdered sugar makes them feel extra special.
To store – Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze cookies in layers separated by parchment for up to 2 months.
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Lemon Rosemary Tea Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ oz cream cheese room temperature
- zest of one lemon
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary (optional)
For the glaze
- juice of ½ lemon
- ½ – 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
For the cookies
- In an electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and incorporate it.8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 ½ oz cream cheese, zest of one lemon, juice of ½ lemon
- Sift the flour, salt, and powdered sugar, and add them to the wet. Mix until the dough comes together around the paddle. Add minced rosemary and mix thoroughly.1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary (optional)
- Using a cookie press, press out any air bubbles back into the mixing bowl and press cookies directly onto a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be lightly golden on the bottom and still light on top.
For the glaze
- Blend together lemon juice with enough powdered sugar to create a thick glaze.juice of ½ lemon, ½ – 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- Dip the cookies in the glaze or spread on top of the cookies with a whisk or spoon.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Here i am again with another question.
How much is 1 1/2 oz. cream cheese? Pkg’s are 8 oz. So, just cut off about 1 1/2 Tablespoon, right?
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Made the pie crust earlier, but will do as you say, not as you wrote. Also increasing the sugar by 1 T.
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