Grapefruit Tea Cookies

Grapefruit Tea Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    30 People
  • VIEWS
    50

These delightful cookies offer a bright, citrusy twist on a classic treat. The combination of grapefruit zest and juice creates a uniquely refreshing flavor, perfectly balanced by a delicate, sweet glaze with a satisfyingly textured finish. A perfect treat for afternoon tea or a simple, elegant dessert.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    15 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    66 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of grapefruit juice into the milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This will lightly curdle the milk and add a subtle tang to the cookies. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Beat in the egg and grapefruit zest until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the milk mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the flour mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes. (12-14 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of grapefruit juice until smooth. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, brush the glaze evenly over the tops of the cookies. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the glaze set completely before serving, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of grapefruit zest to the glaze.
These cookies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
Feel free to experiment with other citrus fruits like lemon or orange for a different flavor profile.

Frida Bernhard

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Cordia Wehner

    I tried making these with orange juice instead of grapefruit and they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!

  • Lina Stoltenberg

    I loved the textured glaze! It added a unique crunch that I wasn't expecting.

  • Lilian Renner

    These cookies were amazing! The grapefruit flavor was so refreshing and the glaze was the perfect touch.

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