Description
Delicate and aromatic, these Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. The subtle tea flavor pairs beautifully with the buttery, crumbly texture of traditional shortbread. Enjoy these cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a relaxing break.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 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 3–4 tea bags)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground Earl Grey tea leaves, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and cut cookies: Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a subtle citrus flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
