TEA TIME SHORTBREADS 1965 (CANADIAN)

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these are dainty melt in your mouth cookies that I have been making for 30 years. please give it a try for your cookie tray or for the older folks with a nice cup of tea.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine (solid type at room temp)
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add beaten eggs, vanilla, and zest.
  • Beat in well.
  • Combine in the flour and the salt.
  • Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Drop onto parchment lined or greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes.
  • Bottom should be browned only.
  • Store after completely cooled in an airtight container.
  • May also dredge into icing powder and then store if desired.

Brigham Laboso
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I've been looking for a good shortbread recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper!


Austin Corrigan
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These shortbreads are a great way to use up leftover egg yolks.


Jasmine Plays
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These shortbreads are the perfect addition to my holiday baking repertoire.


Lazarous Banda
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Patricia Boafo
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The shortbreads were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again!


Rohid Islam
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These shortbreads are a bit bland. I think I would add some spices or extracts next time to give them more flavor.


William Sangertri
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I made these shortbreads for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sakib Mahmud
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These shortbreads are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and crumbly, and they pair perfectly with a cup of tea.


Marvelous
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I'm not a baker, but even I was able to make these shortbreads successfully. They're really simple to make and they taste delicious.


itsjames
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These shortbreads are so easy to make and they always come out perfectly. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


slah dagsha
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The shortbreads were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Trevin
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I've made these shortbreads several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect addition to any tea time spread.


Stealthy X
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These cookies were a hit at my tea party! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and crumbly texture.


Sajawal Khan
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The shortbreads were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again!


Deewana pagl
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These shortbreads were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Pinky Motlhanke
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these were surprisingly delicious! The flavor was rich and buttery, and the texture was perfectly crumbly.


Patrick Tsori
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The shortbreads were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfectly golden brown and crumbly.


Gideon Winifred
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These tea time shortbreads were a delightful treat! The delicate flavor and crumbly texture were perfect for an afternoon snack. I especially enjoyed the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the cookies a bright and citrusy flavor.