Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Lemon Thyme Cookies with Lemon Glaze


for cookie;
1 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 c sour cream
2 T lemon juice
1 T lemon zest
1 t vanilla
4 c flour
1 T baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
4 t lemon thyme (or regular thyme), finely chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, 2 T lemon juice, 1 T zest, and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and thyme. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and beat until mixed.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten slightly with palm of hand. Bake 8-10 minutes until just brown around edges. Cool on sheet 2 minutes then remove to rack to cool completely.

for glaze;
1/4 c lemon juice
2 T lemon zest
1 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted

Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Dip top of cookies into glaze and return to rack to set. Allow glaze harden at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight container. Yield approximately 60 cookies.

2 comments:

  1. I can testify to their goodness! The yummy factor is increased when they are enjoyed with a nice cup of hot tea. Mmmm...

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