Jasmine Cookies Recipes

JASMINE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until well light and fluffy. Stir in the egg, then the flour. Mix in the tea leaves. Form the dough into a ball, and flatten to about 1 inch. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until firm.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place on cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown slightly. Remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

JASMINE TEA COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl, stir together cake flour, white whole wheat flour, and jasmine tea; set aside.
• 2. In a medium bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and salt. Beat in egg whites and vanilla until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg whites and vanilla until combined. Beat as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture. Wrap and chill dough about 4 hours or until easy to handle.
• 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees f. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• 4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or just until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. transfer cookies to wire racks; cool. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 24
• 5. tip: do not use sugar substitute in this recipe. To Store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container. Cover; seal. Store at room temperature for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 1 month.