Earl Grey Bocca Di Nonna Cookies
Delicately crisp and infused with aromatic Earl Grey tea, these Earl Grey Bocca di Nonna Cookies are a sophisticated twist on a classic Italian treat. Named after their “grandmother’s kiss” indentation, these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies combine the citrusy, floral notes of finely ground tea leaves with buttery dough, creating an elegant flavor profile perfect for tea lovers. A touch of vanilla enhances their richness, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a sweet, snowy finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, these cookies make an effortlessly chic addition to your dessert table, ideal for serving alongside a cup of tea or as part of an afternoon snack spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 3-4 tea bags, finely ground)
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 40 grams Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using your hands, roll small portions of dough into balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, gently press a small indent into the center of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake—they should remain pale and delicate.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.4 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.4 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
