Yield: 24 cookies
Almond Shortbread Tea Cookies
These Almond Shortbread Tea Cookies are soft, buttery cookies filled with almonds & tossed in powdered sugar. They’re a delicious treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ⅓ cup finely chopped almonds
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add flour mixture and beat until well combined. Fold in almonds.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into small circles and place on prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space for minimal spreading.
- Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies will not look browned or cooked, but they are. Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Fill a bowl or a paper bag with remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Toss cookies in powdered sugar while still warm. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Notes
Storing: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 26mg, Potassium: 25mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 237IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg