Having a tea party with friends? Or do you simply love having something sweet to dip into your tea? These charming tea bag cookies are perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or any cozy tea break. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and a great recipe to share with kids.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6½ tablespoons cold butter, diced
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3½ ounces chocolate of your choice
- String and paper tags for decorating
Instructions
- Pulse the butter and flour in a food processor until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add the powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough to approximately ¼-inch thickness.
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Cut out tea bag shapes using a tea bag as a template.
- Poke a small hole near the top of each cookie where the string will be attached later.
- Return the cut cookies to the refrigerator for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 11 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Melt the chocolate while the cookies bake. If you’re new to melting chocolate, see this guide to melting chocolate.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, then dip one end into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, attach a string and a homemade tea tag to each cookie.
Serving Suggestions
These tea bag cookies pair wonderfully with black tea, Earl Grey, chai, or hot chocolate. They’re also a creative addition to afternoon tea parties, bridal showers, holiday dessert tables, and tea-themed gifts.
Most importantly, enjoy them with a fresh cup of tea!
— Alexis
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