Description
These Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a subtle tea-infused flavor. Buttery and tender, they make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 tea bags)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground Earl Grey tea leaves, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Chill: Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a log about 1.5 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- You can also dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
