Tisane Tea Cookies

Our Tisane Tea Cookies are a delicious blend of floral and herbaceous with notes of almond and vanilla. It all comes together beautifully in a buttery crisp cookie!

Summer's inexorable close is approaching, and with that comes cozy drinks, baked treats, and quiet afternoons spent reading.

This past week broke up the malaise of muggy summer days with a cold spell, a cold spell I welcomed with open arms - culinarily-themed ulterior motives. Indeed, I took the chilly respite to turn on my oven and start baking.

Which brings us, of course, to today's tea cookies. These cookies feature a crisp buttery texture that's perfect alongside a warm cup of tea. We've infused the cookies with almond extract and an herbal tisane that gifts the cookies subtly floral notes and a subdued natural sweetness.

Tisane Tea CookiesPhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 1/4 cups AP flour
• 2 tablespoons Linden Flowers Royal Nectar Tisane
• Raw sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, blend butter, egg yolk, sugar, extracts, and cream until smooth.
3. Add flour and tisane, and blend until a soft dough comes together. Wrap the dough in clingfilm and shape it into a log about 12 inches long. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (can also be refrigerated overnight if making this recipe ahead).
4. Slice the dough into ½-inch equal slices. Place on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle each cookie with raw sugar.
5. Bake for 7-10 minutes depending on the range of your oven, until the edges are lightly golden. (I baked these on convection so they took about 7 minutes).
6. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to set and cool completely.
7. Serve alongside your favorite tea and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

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