Dreamy Lavender Earl Grey Cookies Recipe: Tea-Infused Magic
Soft, buttery cookies infused with delicate lavender Earl Grey tea blend an exquisite dance of flavors that will transport you to a cozy afternoon in the English countryside.
These delightful treats combine the bergamot-rich tea with subtle lavender undertones, creating a sophisticated dessert that whispers elegance.
Each crumbly bite promises a gentle aromatic experience that lingers delicately on your palate.
The recipe balances sweet and floral notes with remarkable precision.
Delicate lavender buds scattered throughout the dough add a touch of visual charm and aromatic complexity.
Light and crisp, these cookies elevate your tea time into a moment of pure culinary bliss.
Bake a batch and savor the refined and unexpected combination of classic tea and delectable cookies.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Calories: 150 kcal
Servings: 24
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How to Bake Lavender Earl Grey Cookies
Crush dried lavender and Earl Grey tea leaves to release their aromatic oils, ensuring maximum flavor infusion into the cookie mixture.
Whip softened butter with powdered sugar until the mixture becomes incredibly smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious foundation for the cookies.
Gently fold flour and crushed tea leaves into the butter mixture, combining everything until a soft, fragrant dough emerges without overmixing.
Roll the dough into elegant cylindrical logs, wrap in protective plastic, and let them rest in the refrigerator to firm up and develop deeper flavors.
Heat the oven and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating the perfect environment for transforming your delicate dough into crisp, golden cookies.
Cut chilled dough into delicate rounds and arrange on prepared baking sheets, allowing each cookie to bake until edges turn a beautiful golden-brown.
Drizzle a bright lemon glaze over cooled cookies, adding a tangy contrast to the floral and tea-infused base for an unexpected flavor explosion.
Present these elegant cookies alongside a steaming cup of tea, creating a moment of pure culinary bliss that delights all the senses.
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Elegant Lavender Earl Grey Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Lavender earl grey cookies blend fragrant tea leaves with delicate floral notes, creating a sophisticated sweet treat. Subtle aromatics and refined texture make these cookies a perfect companion for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 g) softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps loose-leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 tea bags)
- ½ tsp dried culinary lavender, finely ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for lemon glaze)
- 12 tbsps (180 ml/6 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Sift flour, ground Earl Grey tea leaves, lavender, and salt together in a mixing bowl, creating a fragrant foundational blend for the cookies.
- Butter Creaming: Whip softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, incorporating vanilla extract to amplify the aromatic profile.
- Dough Formation: Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture with minimal stirring, ensuring ingredients integrate without overworking the dough.
- Dough Shaping and Chilling: Divide dough into two cylindrical logs, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to develop flavor and texture.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F, line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal baking surface.
- Cookie Cutting and Positioning: Remove chilled dough, slice into 1/4-inch medallions, and arrange on prepared baking sheets with gentle spacing.
- Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden, indicating perfect doneness and delicate crisp texture.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow cookies to cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Lemon Glaze Enhancement: Whisk powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and zest to create an optional bright, tangy glaze for added complexity.
- Final Presentation: Once cooled, drizzle or spread lemon glaze, transforming cookies into an elegant teatime delicacy; store in airtight container for up to five days.
Notes
- Precision in Sifting: Ensure thorough sifting of dry ingredients to eliminate clumps and create a uniform, fine texture that distributes tea leaves and lavender evenly throughout the dough.
- Butter Temperature Matters: Allow butter to soften at room temperature, but not melt completely. The right consistency ensures a light, airy cookie with perfect crumb structure.
- Minimal Mixing Technique: Handle the dough gently and mix just until ingredients combine. Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough, dense cookies instead of delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats.
- Chill for Success: Refrigerating the dough is crucial. This step helps solidify butter, prevents spreading, and allows flavors to meld, creating more intense Earl Grey and lavender notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.