Need a pick-me-up that screams “I’m an adult with refined taste” without actually trying too hard? Enter iced green tea lattes and lemon sugar cookies. This duo is the perfect balance of refreshingly zen and tangy-sweet indulgence. Iced green tea latte? Check. Smooth, slightly bitter, with a cool caffeine boost. Lemon sugar cookies? Oh, just a perfect burst of citrusy sweetness that’ll make you forget that your entire day is a hot mess. This is the kind of combo that demands attention, and frankly, you deserve it.
Iced Green Tea Latte with Lemon Sugar Cookies
A chilled iced green tea latte paired with soft, zesty lemon sugar cookies. A refreshing yet indulgent treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
For Iced Green Tea Latte:
- 2 cups brewed green tea chilled
- 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative almond, oat, etc.
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar optional
- Ice cubes
For Lemon Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Scoop dough into small balls and roll in sanding sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- For the latte, brew green tea and let it cool.
- Pour cooled tea over ice, add milk, and sweeten as desired.
- Serve the cookies warm alongside the chilled latte.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin B12: 4%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Use a high-quality green tea for a smoother, more refined latte experience.
- Add a little vanilla extract to the latte for a hint of depth.
- For extra flair, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
