Delight your senses with these fragrant Earl Grey Tea Cookies, the perfect treat for tea lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Infused with the aromatic essence of Earl Grey tea leaves, these buttery cookies deliver a delicate floral and citrusy flavor profile in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread-style cookie thatβs both elegant and flavorful. With just a hint of vanilla and a touch of salt to balance the sweetness, these cookies are ideal for an afternoon tea party, a thoughtful gift, or simply indulging alongside your favorite cup of tea. Ready in under 40 minutes (plus chilling time), these Earl Grey Tea Cookies are as simple to create as they are delightful to enjoy.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and Earl Grey tea leaves to the butter mixture, mixing until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until it forms a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Preheat your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and slice each log into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your fragrant and buttery Earl Grey Tea Cookies!
Calories |
2950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.3 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 325 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.