Clifford Tea Cookies
Delightfully tender and subtly sweet, Clifford Tea Cookies are the perfect companion to your afternoon tea ritual. Featuring a buttery shortbread-like texture, these easy-to-make cookies are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a hint of vanilla extract. What sets them apart is their melt-in-your-mouth consistency, achieved through a touch of milk that brings the dough together into a perfectly soft, crumbly texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, these classic treats bake to golden-edged perfection and can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Whether served with a steaming cup of Earl Grey or enjoyed on their own, these cookies are timeless, delicious, and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly crumbly.
Add the tablespoon of milk to the dough and mix until it comes together into a soft, cohesive dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Use the bottom of a glass or your palm to gently flatten each ball of dough slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with powdered sugar for a classic finish, if desired.
Serve with a warm cup of tea and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.3 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.1 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1672 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.7 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
