Grapefruit Zest Tea Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Grapefruit Zest Tea Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). This is the perfect temperature for baking those delightful cookies. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This will be the dry mix that gives your cookies structure.

2. Step 2

   Next, in a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons of grapefruit juice with the milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This little trick will add a lovely tang to your cookies! Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is where the magic begins!

3. Step 3

   Once your butter and sugar are well mixed, beat in the egg and the fragrant grapefruit zest until everything is thoroughly combined. Now, it’s time to bring the wet and dry ingredients together. Gradually add the milk mixture to the butter mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, alternating with the flour mixture. Keep mixing until you have a smooth and creamy dough.

4. Step 4

   Now comes the fun part! Using a teaspoon, drop dollops of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, making sure to leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie. This will allow them to spread beautifully as they bake.

5. Step 5

   Pop the baking sheets into your preheated oven and let the cookies bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until they are set and just lightly browned. The aroma of grapefruit will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist! Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Step 6

   While the cookies are cooling, let’s whip up a simple glaze. In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of grapefruit juice until smooth. Once your cookies are cool, brush this sweet glaze over the top of each cookie, allowing it to soak in and add a delightful shine. Let the glaze set for a few moments before serving.