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Tea Cookies

These soft, buttery Tea Cookies only get better with time — perfect for sharing or savoring solo!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until creamy. Blend in the vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  3. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm but not brown. While still warm, roll cookies in additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 474IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 474IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.