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Elegant Lavender Earl Grey Cookies Recipe

Elegant Lavender Earl Grey Cookies


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  • 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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Butter Creaming: Whip softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, incorporating vanilla extract to amplify the aromatic profile.
  3. Dough Formation: Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture with minimal stirring, ensuring ingredients integrate without overworking the dough.
  4. 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.
  5. Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F, line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal baking surface.
  6. Cookie Cutting and Positioning: Remove chilled dough, slice into 1/4-inch medallions, and arrange on prepared baking sheets with gentle spacing.
  7. Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden, indicating perfect doneness and delicate crisp texture.
  8. Cooling and Finishing: Allow cookies to cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
  9. Lemon Glaze Enhancement: Whisk powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and zest to create an optional bright, tangy glaze for added complexity.
  10. 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