Tea bag cookies

Name: Tea bag cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Powdered sugar 1 cup; Egg yolks 2; Butter ½ cup; Fine salt 1 pinch; Dark chocolate 3.5 oz; Vanilla bean 1

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 16 min
Makes: 25 pieces
Cost: Low
Note plus the time needed to let the shortcrust pastry rest in the refrigerator

PRESENTATION

Tea bag cookies are like a fun shoutout to British tea time, but with a playful twist—really! These shortbread tea bag cookies look just like little tea bags and get dipped in dark chocolate for a super super tasty finish. They're perfect for tea parties because they’re as cute as they are sweet. Seriously good. Decorating them is a blast! You can use string and little paper tags to really sell that tea bag look, turning them into a creative edible craft project. Kids love getting involved—who wouldn't?—especially since the dough is tender and easy to shape. Plus, and you know what, they’re not hard to make, so you get all the fun of baking without the stress.

For those who love hosting cozy afternoons, these tea bag shaped cookies fit right in with the tea and snacks vibe. Set them out with some classic Earl Grey or chai for that extra touch, and everyone will enjoy the playful shape. The combination of crisp shortbread and rich chocolate is a winner—really really! Making them is a great excuse to sit down and share a plate of chocolate dipped tea bag cookies. And look, many people enjoy making these for birthdays or family gatherings. Why? Because you can easily double the batch, switch up the chocolate, or add decorations. They’re the ultimate homemade tea cookies—simple, a bit buttery, and for sure original.

If you’re after something that looks good on a dessert tray but still feels light and homey, these are perfect for any occasion where a pot of hot tea is on the table. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a sunny garden party, these cookies bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to any tea time. So go ahead, get creative, and enjoy a treat that's as enjoyable to make as it is to eat—no question.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 25 tea bags: Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g); Powdered sugar 1 cup (125 g); Egg yolks 2; Butter ½ cup (125 g); Fine salt 1 pinch; Dark chocolate 3.5 oz (100 g); Vanilla bean 1

Preparation

How to prepare Tea bag cookies

To make the tea bag cookies, start by preparing the shortcrust pastry: take the butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften; then proceed by placing the flour and the chopped butter into a mixer 1. Blend briefly until you get a sandy and floury mixture; transfer it to a bowl and add the sifted powdered sugar 2, seeds from a vanilla bean, two egg yolks, and a pinch of salt 3.

Mix all the ingredients first in the bowl with your hands 4, then work the mixture on a floured surface until it becomes compact and elastic. As soon as you achieve this, form a ball 5, wrap it well with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator to rest for about half an hour 6.

After the indicated time, take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4 inch 7. Using a knife, cut rectangles of 2 inches x 1.5 inches, then chamfer two corners to create the classic tea bag shape 8. Transfer the tea bags onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and using a wooden skewer, make a hole at the top of each tea bag 9. Now bake the cookies for 15-16 minutes at 350°F in a static oven.

Meanwhile, melt 3.5 oz of dark chocolate in a double boiler 10, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming, then transfer the melted chocolate into a small bowl. Once the cookies are baked and completely cooled, dip the bottom part of each tea bag into the chocolate 11, place the cookies on a sheet of parchment paper and let them dry for 5-10 minutes. At this point, prepare two small "tea labels" for each cookie and a thin kitchen twine (or a thick sewing thread) about 8 inches long 12. The labels, made of paper or lightweight cardstock, can be created in various shapes and decorated as desired (depending on the occasion for which these cookies are prepared): we made them hexagonal and decorated with the GialloZafferano logo...

When the chocolate on the cookies is completely dry, proceed with the final decoration: pass the twine through the hole made earlier and tie the two ends together 13. Apply glue stick on the inside of the two labels and join them 14, after inserting the string in the center (making sure to leave the knot outside the labels). Your charming and fragrant tea bag cookies are ready: you will impress your guests by serving them with excellent tea for a refined and original snack 15.