Lemon Thyme Tea Cookies
These lovely little cookies will add a touch of simple elegance to any tea party. With their bright lemon and herbal flavors, these dainty treats are perfect for special occasions.
Servings: 5 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tsp lemon thyme leaves dried
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon extracts, and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the lemon thyme and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Form the dough into 3/4" balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown.