Oolong Tea Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies infused with ground oolong tea and dusted in confectioner's sugar. Their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle floral notes make them an elegant choice for afternoon tea.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. \n Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.\n In a large bowl whip butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and vanilla. Stir in flour and oolong tea until a very soft and moist cookie dough forms.\n Pour about ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar in a small bowl.\n Scoop out about a teaspoon amount of cookie dough and roll in confectioner’s sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheets and flatten out with bottom of a glass.\n Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.\n Serve with your favorite tea and enjoy!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
Yes. Green tea, white tea, or black tea work well as substitutes for oolong. Use the same amount (1 tablespoon) of finely ground tea.
The dough should be soft and moist. If it's too sticky, chill it for 15–20 minutes before rolling in confectioner's sugar, or lightly dust your hands with more sugar.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They may soften slightly as they sit.
Yes. Prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 2 days, then scoop and roll in confectioner's sugar before baking.
Preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until set but still soft in the center, typically 8–10 minutes.
