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Peach Tea Shortbread Cookies

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp · 1 tablespoon finely crushed peach herbal tea or peach black tea
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dried peaches
  • · Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 to 2 teaspoons peach tea cooled

Method
 

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla and crushed peach tea.
  4. Add flour and salt, stirring just until a soft dough forms. Fold in the dried peaches.
  5. Roll dough into small balls or press gently and cut into simple rounds. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely. If desired, drizzle with the peach tea glaze for a delicate finishing touch.

Notes

Serving Idea: Lovely with iced peach tea or a quiet afternoon cup in the garden.