This delightful assortment of tea-time treats features a buttery raisin scone alongside classic shortbread biscuits, piped butter cookies, crumb bars, and chocolate sandwich biscuits. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch gatherings, or a homemade dessert platter.
Ingredients
For the Raisin Scone
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup raisins
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Shortbread Biscuits
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Butter Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Bars
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ cup fruit jam (apricot or strawberry)
For the Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ cup chocolate spread or ganache
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