Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies
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.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time42 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cup-adorning lemon cookies, lemon cookies
Servings: 16
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Linda Ooi
- 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
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.