Are you ready for the Sherlock winter special? We all have the shows we love, possibly beyond reason. Sherlock is one of mine. The problem with loving this show is that it airs a three-episode season and then goes away for YEARS. The delight of loving it is that every time it comes back, it feels like an event. We aren’t even getting three episodes this time around, just a single 90-minute episode, but it’s Sherlock, so it’s cause for celebration. We’re celebrating around here by making these Sherlock-themed tea bag cookies. The cookie base is my favorite crumbly, buttery shortbread, covered with melted chocolate and adorned with custom tea tags for a perfect Sherlock dessert. As a bonus, I have a fun extra recipe to use up the scraps so nothing goes to waste! (Scroll down to see!)
I love this show so much, I broke out my dusty old wacom tablet and created three different tea tags for you to use. Click on each tag to download a printable sheet of the design. Number four will give you a mix of the three. British Government/Silver Fox fans, I also made a special tag just for you. <3 <3
Nutritional Information (Calories are for 30 cookies made with 7 oz chocolate) Cookies inspired by: As Easy as Apple Pie Shortbread adapted from: In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita Bonus Recipe!
If you’re a Sherlock fan, I’m sure you’ve seen one-thousand-and-one of these Martin Freeman hedgehog memes. With your extra dough scraps, why not make your own little hedgehog? Squish scraps together, divide into 1-ounce pieces and roll into balls (about 1.5 inches each). Shape into teardrops and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Bake 12-14 min at 350 degrees F, until the cookie is lightly golden brown. Holding the cookies upside down, dip back halves in chocolate and cover with sprinkles. Dot on eyes and nose with a toothpick. Instant John Watson. Hedgehog Cookies inspired by: Taste of Home Hey Sherlock, what do you think of the cookies?
