Sweet pastries

Description

Homemade cookies for tea. These cookies are universal. They make the perfect go-to treat when you need to quickly prepare something for tea or an afternoon snack for the kids. Simple ingredients that are always on hand, easy dough preparation, and a short baking time—what else could you ask for? Serve them warm or cooled. Perfect with tea.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 380°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can grease the baking sheet with oil.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the chilled, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Using your hands or a food processor with a dough attachment, rub the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer to a larger bowl.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the milk and mix with a fork until the mixture turns into a sticky, thick dough.

5. 5

   Step 5

   For small cookies: using a spoon, place walnut-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make larger cookies if desired; they will bake through either way.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Bake the cookies until golden (approximately 15 minutes for small cookies and 20 minutes for large ones). Let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cooled.