SWEDISH TEA COOKIES

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I generally make these at the major holidays, especially Christmas. They are very easy, but somewhat time consuming. (Time includes cutting out cookies and frosting time)

Provided by StacieB CO

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups flour
1 cup butter
1/3 cup light cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar, for dusting cookies

Steps:

  • Cut butter into flour until it resembles cornmeal.
  • Stir in cream until combined.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into circles using a 2 inch round cookie cutter.
  • Before baking, prick with a fork and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 375 F for 8-10 mins on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Place two cookies together (sandwich-style) using you favorite butter cream frosting tinted to celebrate the season.
  • Note: I like recipe #19353 Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting,

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