Queen Anne Cookies
Queen Anne Cookies are delicate, thin treats with a buttery flavor and a crunchy texture, topped with chopped nuts and sugar. Perfect for tea parties or holiday gatherings, they appeal to those who enjoy light, nutty sweets with a melt-in-your-mouth quality. Their crispness makes them a delightful snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
- Add eggs, one at a time, then add flour and baking powder.
- Have cookie sheets greased and floured lightly.
- Spread the mixture very thin with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts (pecans, peanuts, or almonds), then with sugar.
- Bake in a moderate oven at about 400°F until a delicate brown.
- Cut into squares immediately after baking and remove from the baking sheet.
- Store in airtight tins.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).