Indulge in the delightful flavors of Clifford Tea Cookies, a timeless classic that has been enjoyed for generations. These delicate and flavorful cookies are the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of tea or coffee, and their simple yet elegant appearance makes them ideal for any occasion. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can easily recreate these beloved cookies in your own kitchen. This collection of recipes offers variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of these classic treats.
**Recipes included:**
* **Classic Clifford Tea Cookies:** This traditional recipe yields tender and flavorful cookies with a hint of vanilla and lemon zest. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
* **Gluten-Free Clifford Tea Cookies:** Enjoy the same delicious taste and texture of classic tea cookies without the gluten. This recipe uses a blend of almond flour and tapioca flour to create a gluten-free dough that bakes up into light and airy cookies.
* **Vegan Clifford Tea Cookies:** This plant-based version of tea cookies uses a combination of coconut oil, almond milk, and maple syrup to create a rich and flavorful dough. The resulting cookies are crispy and slightly chewy, with a hint of sweetness that pairs perfectly with a warm beverage.
* **Chocolate Chip Clifford Tea Cookies:** Elevate your tea cookie experience with the addition of rich and decadent chocolate chips. These cookies combine the classic flavors of tea cookies with the irresistible indulgence of chocolate, making them a perfect treat for chocolate lovers.
* **Spiced Clifford Tea Cookies:** Add a touch of warmth and intrigue to your tea cookies with this spiced variation. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger adds a cozy and comforting flavor that is perfect for the holiday season or a chilly afternoon.
TEA COOKIES I
This recipe makes 30 to 35 cookies. They are delicious, can't eat just one.
Provided by Mari
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Tea Cakes and Biscuits Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat together the butter and confectioners' sugar till creamy. Add vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients, stir into creamy mixture. Blend well.
- Add the nuts, mix well, roll the dough out into two balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Flatten dough out and cut into 15 or 20 equal size pieces, shape into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes till firm but not brown. While still warm roll into confectioners' sugar, let cool and roll again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 170.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
TEA COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add dry ingredients a little at a time. Add vanilla. Drop by teaspoons on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not over cook. Cool on racks.
HEIRLOOM CLIFFORD TEA COOKIES
This recipe is sure to please since you can make the dough up, roll it on wax paper and freeze till needed! Then set out on counter a few minutes and use a very sharp knife and cut nice thin cookies! Bake as usual according to recipe but be sure not to over brown them. You can make and freeze many cookie recipes, such as old...
Provided by Donna Thiemann
Categories Cookies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. Add the eggs and continue to beat. Sift flour, soda, and salt three times and add with the nuts to the first mixture. Pack in a mold and leave in a refrigerator over night, then turn out on a board and slice as thin as possible and bake in hot oven. Time in oven, 15 minutes. Temperature, 400°. Servings, 60
- 2. Note: you can roll these in a log with wax paper. Place in fridge or freezer till ready to bake! While still a touch cold slice these with a sharp knife! Sit them on a greased cookie sheet or on parchment paper. Bake at 400*F for 15 minutes or until slightly browned on edges. Makes 60
- 3. These freeze well for 2-3 months if sealed well! You may place them in your fridge for 48 hours if expecting to use the dough soon!
OLD-FASHIONED TEA COOKIES
These buttery, rich tasting treats help me and the ladies in my card club overcome the dark days of winter. It's nice to end our card parties on a sweet note.-Peggy Tucker, Mantachie, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with fingers. , Bake until edges are golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHAI TEA COOKIES
If you love chai tea, these cookies are for you! The word 'chai' or 'masala chai' is a catch-all for a spiced black tea drunk in great quantities throughout Southwest Asia and parts of Africa. Any bagged spiced black tea would be lovely in this recipe - cut them open and use the mix inside. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
Provided by kelly
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, white sugar, powdered sugar, tea mix, and salt in a food processor or small chopper. Pulse until tea is pulverized and distributed throughout the dry ingredients. Mix in cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, and cloves. Add butter and vanilla extract. Pulse together just until a rough dough is formed.
- Scrape out dough onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Form dough into an 8-inch log. Cover with paper and roll the log until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the chilled log of dough into 1/3-inch-thick pieces. Place on the baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 26.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cookies spread evenly and prevent them from becoming too dense.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them firm up and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Clifford tea cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give Clifford tea cookies a try!
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