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    Tea Party Cookies

    Published: Dec 18, 2015 · Modified: Jul 27, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Tea Party Cookies! The base of these cookies is a simple cut-out sugar cookie recipe infused with herbal Peppermint Tea in both the dough and glaze for a hint of festive flavor.

    These peppermint tea cookies are a simple sugar cookie recipe infused with peppermint tea for a fresh touch

    Well, it's officially that  "not enough hours in the day" time of year. {Is there ever a time when it isn't?} My To Do list keeps on getting longer and the hours of sleep keep getting shorter, which must mean we're getting closer to Christmas day. {Or, you know, that I'm an adult.}

    Though it seems like it isn't possible to get everything done in time, I know that somehow it always comes together at the last minute and all is well. But until that moment comes, I'm the type that gets a little... well, panicky.

    How many more gift baskets do I need to make? When should I bake the cookies for maximum freshness? What am I wearing to that Christmas party? And, for Pete's sake, where the heck is that roll of Scotch tape?!?!? Aaaagghhhhhhhhhhhh!
    The madness must be stopped.

    Sometimes you just need a timeout: A deep breath, some soft Christmas music playing in the background and a hot cup of tea.

    Earlier this week I posted an elaborate Nutcracker-themed tea party complete with tea-infused goodies on the menu. While I don't suggest adding "host a tea party" to your list if you're already stressed, I highly recommend taking a breather with one of these tasty little cookies.

    These adorable peppermint tea cookies have a fresh hint of peppermint from infused tea in the batter and frosting

    The base of these cookies is the simple recipe that I used whenever I bake classic sugar cookie cutouts. To add a special touch, I steeped some of Bigelow's soothing herbal Peppermint Tea and added it to both the batter and the glaze for a hint of festive flavor. I cut out the cookies to look like tea bags to match the theme of my party, but they taste just as good in any shape you choose to make them -- no need to stress!

    Serve these fancy peppermint tea cookies at a tea party or at your holiday dessert spread

    If you want your cookies to have more of a peppermint punch, you can also add a ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract and even replace the sparkling sugar with crushed up candy canes to suit them up for a Christmas party.

    A simple sugar cookie recipe infused with light peppermint tea for a fresh hint of mint

    So, put down the rolls of wrapping paper and step away from the DIY reindeer-shape wreath... they'll be there waiting in an hour. When you find that you need to relax and recharge, put on some tea and nibble on a cookie or two. Even Santa takes a cookie break on his busiest night of the year!

    Peppermint Tea Cookies

    Peppermint Tea Cookies

    Dianna Muscari | The Kitchen Prep
    These deliciously simple sugar cookies are infused with a fresh peppermint tea in the batter and frosting for an extra touch of mint. They're perfect for a tea party or holiday dessert spread.
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies

    Ingredients
      

    Sugar Cookies

    • 2 sticks butter slightly softened to room temp
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup strong brewed Bigelow Peppermint Tea cooled completely, divided
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon strong brewed Bigelow Peppermint Tea  cooled completely
    • Sparkling sanding sugar

    Instructions
     

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons brewed tea; beat until well combined.
    • Meanwhile, sift together flour and salt together in a medium bowl, . With the mixer on low speed, add flour mixture until it just comes together. Do not overmix.
    • Scoop dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a disc. {You may want to make 2 discs to make it more manageable.}
    • Fold plastic wrap over the dough and, using a rolling pin, flatten to about ¼ inch thickness. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until chilled and a bit more firm.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dough from refrigerator. Using cookie cutters of your choice, cut out cookie shapes and place on a sheet pan, leaving at least 1 to 1 ½ inches between cookies. {For tea bag shaped cookies, use a tag-shaped cutter. You can also use a small, rectangular cutter and clip off 2 of the corners on an angle to create the tea bag shape. Use a straw to create a small hold for the string.}
    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottom edges just start to turn golden. {Don’t let them get too brown!}

    Make Icing + Decorate Cookies

    • Mix together powdered sugar and tea until completely smooth, adding the liquid just a little bit a time until you reach a thick "dipping" consistency.
    • Dip the end of each cooled cookie into the icing, scraping off the excess that drips off.
    • Place on a parchment-lined baking pan and sprinkle with sparkling sanding sugar while the icing is still wet so that the sugar adheres to the icing. Allow to set and dry completely before removing.

    Notes

    Let the cookies cool completely before threading each with a piece of string and tying to create the string for the tea tag. I used tags that I repurposed from the used tea bags, but you can also create your own personalized tags with scrapbook paper.

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