John 3:16
These fun and tasty Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies are able to cling to the side of your teacup or mug. A delight for all occasions.
In the summer, I am across a set of Cup-Adorning Cookie Cutters that were too cute to pass up. The set came with a recipe booklet and two cookie cutters in the shape of a boy and a girl. They are made by the same company that issued the Nativity set I used last Christmas for my Gingerbread Nativity over at Roti n Rice.
Gingerbread Nativity
This Gingerbread Nativity was quite challenging to make but it was worth the effort. Ro-Ri San and I had fun decorating it.
This Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies set is definitely a much simpler set but one that is quite fun too. I really like the idea of the shapes being able to cling to the side of my teacup. Aren’t they adorable? 🙂
Recipe Booklet
There are two recipes in the little booklet that came with the cookie cutters – lemon and chocolate. I decided on these pale colored Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies. I made some changes to the recipe and added a little lemon extract to give the cookies a stronger lemon flavor. The dough is pretty soft, so be sure to chill it well before rolling and cutting.
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Birkmann VIP VI Children Cookie Cutter Set, 2 Piece
Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe Hand Mixer
McCormick Pure Lemon Extract, 2 fl oz
AirBake Nonstick 2 Pack Cookie Sheet Set, 14in x 12in and 16in x 14in
Kitchenatics 100% Stainless Steel Wire Cooling and Roasting Rack
Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (softened) (113g)
- 1/3 cup sugar (75g)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (265g)
- Lemon zest from half a lemon
Instructions
- Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, salt, and lemon extract and beat for another minute.
- Add flour and lemon zest. Beat until just combine.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for an hour.
- Remove dough from refrigerator. Place dough between two sheets of plastic and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes with cup adorning cookie cutters.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Many have asked about these Birkmann VIP VI Children Cookie Cutter Set. If you are interested, you can purchase them here.
These Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies are also a delight for Christmas and the holidays. I have placed them here with M&M, Hugs, and Kisses Holiday Pretzels which are super easy to make.
Ruby says
Oh they’re so cute and such a great idea! I’m going to try and find some of those cutters (although I suspect one could simply bend a gingerbread man’s arm a bit before baking) and make some gingerbread for Xmas morning coffees and hot chocs.
Biren says
I have seen other cup-adorning cookie cutters on other blogs. So glad I found these. 🙂 What a great idea! Bending the arm of the gingerbread man might just work.
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
Hi Biren, I love your new site, Tea Tattler. Enjoying reading all your new posts 🙂 Those cutters look very cute and the tea cups are so pretty too!
Lovely 🙂
Biren says
Thank you Ann for your kind words! So glad to hear you are enjoying the posts. Every cup in this set has a different pattern on the handle.
john@kitchenriffs says
Such cute cookies! Really fun. I’ll have to explore your new site more – my wife and I drink of pot of tea every morning (loose tea, of course).
Biren says
Thanks John! Glad to hear that you and your wife are tea drinkers. Please do check out the Tea Traditions and On Tea tabs above. There will be more in the days ahead.
Lyndsey says
I know how sneaky those cookie cutters can be…beckoning you to take them home…looking all cute and stuff! 😉 They are adorable, and I do like lemon cookies!
Biren says
I could not leave them on the shelf. They needed a home. 🙂
missyblurkit says
The cookie shapes certainly are adorable…indeed I agree its too hard to give up on the lovely cutters.
Biren says
Good to know that you agree with me. They were the only set and I could not leave them sitting so lonely on the shelf. 😉
Jeannie says
I was right, so many pretty tea sets! I love them all! great looking cutters too!
Biren says
Thanks Jeannie! I have a soft spot for tea stuff. I am glad you are enjoying them. 🙂
mjskit says
What a great cookie for afternoon tea! And SO cute! I need to send you a picture of my ‘tea pantry’. My new kitchen has a small pullout pantry and, with the exception of 1.5 shelves, I FILLED it with teas! As my husband says “Talk about spoiled.” 🙂
Biren says
Thanks MJ for visiting my new site. I would love to take a peek into your tea pantry. I also have an entire cabinet dedicated to tea but I can do with more space…hehe!
Mina Joshi says
Love your new site with lots of tea time ideas. I adore these cookies and must look out for some fun cookie cutters.
Biren says
Thanks Mina for your kind words and support! These cookies are fun. Hopefully I can have tea with you in person one day.
Kasia says
Wow those are amazing!
Biren says
Thank you! 🙂
Karen @BakingInATornado says
I would have gone for the lemon ones too, how perfect with tea. I can see doing the chocolate ones for kids with hot cocoa. I’m going to have to check out those cookie cutters.
Biren says
Thanks for visiting, Karen! These were quite fun to make and I should make them again soon.
judi carnes says
would love to find these cookie cutters ..do you know someone that carries them besides Birckman as it appears they might not carry them anymore. Thanks , darling ideas here.
Biren says
Hi Judi! I just did a search on the internet and I can’t believe I actually found a site that is offering it right now! Here is the link to Fancy Flours. 🙂