Jasmine Tea Cookies
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Jasmine tea is a green tea that's been scented with jasmine flowers. It lends extraordinary flavor to these tender morsels.


Jasmine Tea Cookies


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: Makes about 24.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  cake flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  white whole wheat flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  loose jasmine tea, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4  of an 8-ounce package  reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchtel), softenedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugar*On Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1    egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  •     Powdered sugar (optional)On Sale

Directions
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 until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg white and vanilla until combined. Beat in 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 1 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 for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 24.

Test Kitchen Tip
We do not recommend using 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.

Nutrition information
Calories 59, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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