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Festive Tea Sandwiches

Name: Festive Tea Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 16 slices bread, crusts removed; 16 to 24 thin slices cooked chicken; 8 lettuce leaves

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by David Bostedt

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These delicate sandwiches were the memorable first course at a Victorian tea we held for the ladies of our congregation. A spread that combines mayonnaise, pecans and cranberries is the perfect complement of the chicken.

Editor's Note: Chive butter may be used in place of the cranberry mayonnaise. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper until fluffy; stir in 2 tablespoons minced chives.

Sugared Cranberries

Heat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 slices bread, crusts removed
16 to 24 thin slices cooked chicken
8 lettuce leaves

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Directions

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Combine the first five ingredients; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Layer half the slices with chicken and lettuce. Top with remaining bread. Cut into quarters or decorative shapes.