Tea Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delicate tea cookies offer a buttery, nutty flavor with a hint of vanilla and sweetness from powdered sugar. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack anytime. Their crispy exterior and tender interior make them a timeless favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Mix softened butter with 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. Stir in chopped pecans.
  3. Form the dough into balls about the size of a round tablespoon.
  4. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool slightly, then roll in additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

658 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 55% DV
Carbs 50.7g 18% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 28.7g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16532.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 168.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 30.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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