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Shortbread Tea Bag Cookies

Shortbread Tea Bag Cookies

These charming Mother’s Day tea bag cookies are buttery shortbread treats shaped like tea bags and dipped in pastel-colored white chocolate.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup White melting chocolate
  • Oil-based or powdered pastel food coloring (pink, mint, lavender, etc.)
  • String or baker’s twine, small paper tags optional

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls 1 large, 1 small for melting chocolate
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Floured surface
  • Sharp knife or rectangular cookie cutter
  • Straw or toothpick for cutting hole for baking string
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Make the Dough
    Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Shape the Cookie
    Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles (about 2 x 1.5 inches). Snip off the top corners to create the tea bag shape. Use a straw or skewer to poke a hole near the top. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  3. Bake
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are just golden. Let cool completely before decorating.
  4. Color and Dip the Chocolate
    Melt the white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals. Separate into small bowls and tint each with your chosen food coloring. Use only oil-based or powdered coloring—water-based will cause the chocolate to seize. Dip the bottom half of each cookie into the chocolate. Let set on wax paper. Add glitter, pearl dust, or sprinkles if desired.
  5. Add the Finishing Touches
    Once the chocolate is dry, thread string through the hole and attach a tag. I wrote “Happy Mother’s Day”. You could also write the recipient’s name or a short message.