Tea Time Shortbreads 1965 Canadian
Step back in time with these delicate and buttery Tea Time Shortbreads, a nostalgic 1965 Canadian recipe that’s perfect for any tea party or afternoon snack. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies achieve their signature crumbly texture thanks to creaming softened butter to airy perfection. The dough is lovingly shaped into little rounds and stamped with a charming fork pattern before baking to a soft golden hue. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make shortbreads provide a taste of timeless indulgence, pairing beautifully with a steaming cup of tea. Let these vintage-style cookies bring warmth and tradition to your next cozy gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 60 grams Powdered (icing) sugar
- 225 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt (omit if butter is salted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar to eliminate lumps and ensure even mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is light, fluffy, and pale in color (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (if using) to the creamed butter and mix until combined.
Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring gently. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each ball down with the tines of a fork to create a decorative pattern on the cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the shortbreads are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the shortbreads from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Tea Time Shortbreads with a hot cup of tea and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 11 mg | 0% | |
*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.
