Description
Indulge in the delicate flavors of Chamomile Cookies with zesty Lemon Icing for a comforting and delightful treat. These cookies are perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or as a sweet snack any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Chamomile Lemon Sugar:
- 2 tablespoons Dried Chamomile Flowers
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
Cookies:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Lemon Icing:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chamomile Lemon Sugar: Combine dried chamomile flowers, granulated sugar, and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse until fine and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt for about 1 minute.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate sour cream: Mix sour cream into the butter and sugar mixture on low speed until fully combined, about 1 minute.
- Add dry mixture: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Chill dough: Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) while dough is chilling.
- Roll out dough: Roll chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes, then place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake cookies: Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are slightly golden while centers remain soft. Cool completely on racks.
- Prepare icing: Sift powdered sugar into a bowl, then add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Ice cookies: Drizzle lemon icing generously over each cooled cookie using a spoon or piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg