Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla, mix until dough forms. If too dry, add milk a teaspoon at a time.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead briefly, then shape into a disc.
- Cut into small rounds or shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Use high-quality vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- Great served with afternoon tea or as a casual snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British Victorian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 85 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
