Elevate your tea time with a delightful twist by incorporating the soothing essence of tea into these exquisite Tea-Infused Shortbread Cookies. The marriage of rich, buttery shortbread and the warming spices of Wild Heart Tea's Rejuvenate Black Tea Blend creates a symphony of taste in every bite. Join us on a culinary journey that blends the comforting familiarity of shortbread with the aromatic allure of tea.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Rejuvenate Black Tea Blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Infuse the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the loose leaf tea to the butter. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes to infuse the butter with the tea flavor. Strain out the tea leaves using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and allow the butter to cool to room temperature.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the infused butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour and salt into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Shape the Dough: Gather the dough into a brick, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
Cut the Dough: On a floured surface, cut the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Dusting: You can dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
Serve: Enjoy your delightful tea-infused shortbread cookies with a cup of your favorite tea!
As the aroma of freshly baked tea-infused shortbread fills your kitchen, anticipate a treat that harmonizes tradition and innovation. These cookies, with their delicate crumb and subtle tea undertones, are a testament to the art of culinary fusion. Serve them at teatime gatherings, share with loved ones, or savor them as a personal indulgence with a steaming cup of your favorite tea. Enjoy these Tea-Infused Shortbread Cookies – a celebration of simplicity, sophistication, and the joy found in a perfect cookie.
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