Light Lemon Cookies Recipe for Tea

With so many delicious lemon teas in our shop, we wanted to whip up some simple, light lemon cookies.   They're such a perfect pairing for any cuppa (with or without lemon).

It’s super lemony and creamy and just flat out satisfying.

Light Lemon Sugar Cookies for Tea

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) salted butter, softened

• 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

• 5 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 large egg

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, for coating

Method

1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until pale and smooth. Mix in the lemon zest until fragrant and evenly distributed.

2. Stir in the lemon juice and egg, mixing until the dough looks cohesive.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture in batches, folding gently until a soft dough forms.

4. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

5. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Pour the remaining sugar into a shallow bowl.

6. Portion the dough into small balls, roll each in sugar, and arrange on the baking sheets with space between.

7. Bake for 8–13 minutes, until the cookies are set with lightly golden edges. They'll firm up more after cooling so avoid burning.

8. Rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Soft centers, crisp edges, and a bold lemon finish that really shows up — perfect with a cup of tea. 🍋☕