Description
A buttery, aromatic cookie infused with the floral notes of Earl Grey tea. Perfect for tea lovers, these cookies are easy to make and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and Earl Grey tea leaves until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten slightly.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for firmer cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Earl Grey cookies, tea cookies, easy cookie recipe, Earl Grey dessert, buttery cookies, floral cookies