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.